Why the ICC’s revenue sharing model could harm growth of new members
It has taken 108 years for cricket’s world governing body, the ICC, to grow to the point that it has but a dozen full members. That landmark was achieved on June 22 when the ICC Board approved the promotion of Afghanistan and Ireland to full membership status. But what does full membership mean for Ireland and […]
Taking the game backwards
Since the International Cricket Council’s controversial revenue-sharing restructure in 2014, which essentially shared revenue back towards the three wealthiest members (India, England and Australia), international cricket competition has actually gone backwards on a global scale.
ICC Board suspends USACA – ICC Cricket
Mr N.Srinivasan: “The ICC Board has made this difficult decision in the best interest of the game and all cricketers in the USA” Source: ICC Board suspends USACA – ICC Cricket
ICC Annual Conference concludes in Barbados – ICC Cricket
Revised ICC Playing Conditions approved and come into effect from 5 July; ICC Board adopts Integrity Working Party’s recommendations; ICC Strategy 2016-19 approved Source: ICC Annual Conference concludes in Barbados – ICC Cricket
President Cameron and Chairman Srini
Special award you say… WICB President Dave Cameron @davec51 receives special award from @ICC Chairman N.Srinivasan at the annual conference pic.twitter.com/LSEkB6aaPo — westindies (@westindies) June 25, 2015
Cricket’s broadcast rights: Locking in the future or locking out the future?
This week, Japan defeated Papua New Guinea by eight wickets in Vanuatu in the final of the 2012 Pepsi ICC East Asia-Pacific Women’s Championship. Now while that result may not be of any pressing interest to you, what is significant is that this and tournaments like it, are taking place all over the world.
Who’s Next For The ICC After Lorgat
On 30 June 2012 Haroon Lorgat will step down as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) third Chief Executive Officer, having decided not to take up the option of extending his four-year contract.
ICC awards night for Sydney
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USA a failed state – ICC intervenes
Sensational but not entirely unexpected news from the ICC (that’s International Cricket Council, not the International Criminal Court). The USA has been kicked out of the 2005 Inter-continental Cup, with the Cayman Islands taking their place in the Americas group.
Cricket’s home moves closer to the money
Cricket’s home moves closer to the money (Raja M/Asia Times, 22.4.05) “The ICC cannot afford to pay 30% tax…” – Inderjit Singh Bindra Why the ICC moved to a tax haven, in the words of the man who wants to get the BCCI listed on the Indian stock market.