ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as permanent CEO
3 years, 1 month ago

ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as permanent CEO

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The International Cricket Council on Sunday appointed Geoff Allardice as its permanent CEO after more than eight months on an interim basis. "It’s a great privilege to be appointed as the CEO of the ICC and I would like to thank Greg and the ICC Board for the opportunity to lead the sport as we enter an exciting new phase of growth," Allardice stated as per an ICC communique. Greg Barclay, ICC chair, said: “ I am delighted that Geoff has agreed to take the role of ICC CEO on a permanent basis. “Geoff has unrivaled knowledge of the global cricket landscape and its stakeholders and has consistently demonstrated he is the right person to work in partnership with our Members to shape the sport for the next decade as we embark on delivering a new strategy and our next commercial rights cycle.” Allardice was the ICC general manager, cricket, for eight years.

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Abhishek Bachchan joins forces with ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League as co-owner
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Abhishek Bachchan joins forces with ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League as co-owner

Hindustan Times  

The European T20 Premier League, a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations - Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - has taken a significant leap forward with renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan investing in the property as a co-owner. Abhishek Bachchan joins forces with ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League as co-owner The ETPL, which …

Jay Shah officially takes over as ICC chairman, aims to take cricket to greater heights: 'Exciting time for the sport'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jay Shah officially takes over as ICC chairman, aims to take cricket to greater heights: 'Exciting time for the sport'

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Jay Shah was officially appointed as the International Cricket Council chairman on Sunday. Jay Shah has officially taken over as ICC chairman and one of his first challenges will be solving the 2025 Champions Trophy issue. PTI Jay Shah officially took over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council on Sunday, 1 December, replacing Greg Barclay in the role. …

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC chairman; addresses cricket at Olympics 2028, growth of women's game in first statement
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Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC chairman; addresses cricket at Olympics 2028, growth of women's game in first statement

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On December 1, Jay Shah officially began his tenure as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council, marking the start of a new era in global cricket administration. In his first statement as ICC Chair, Shah expressed his excitement about the opportunities ahead, outlining his priorities for his term, with a particular focus on leveraging cricket’s inclusion in the Los …

Jay Shah assumes charge as ICC chairperson
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Jay Shah assumes charge as ICC chairperson

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A day after resigning as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jay Shah has taken over as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council, the sport’s global governing body. While Shah was looking forward to expanding the game’s “reach and evolution on the global stage”, his exit may lead to an interesting six weeks in …

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority
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Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority

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A day after resigning as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jay Shah has taken over as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council, the sport’s global governing body. While Shah was looking forward to expanding the game’s “reach and evolution on the global stage”, his exit may lead to an interesting six weeks in …

Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chief: After stellar BCCI stint, what lies ahead?
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Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chief: After stellar BCCI stint, what lies ahead?

India Today  

Jay Shah took a major step in his administrative career after taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council. Courtesy: PTI Shah’s first major achievement as BCCI was the Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosting India’s first-ever Day-Test match against Bangladesh in November 2019. Even as Shah guided men’s cricket through the turbulence and challenges, he also contributed heavily …

Jay Shah takes charge as ICC President amid Champions Trophy tug-of-war
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Jay Shah takes charge as ICC President amid Champions Trophy tug-of-war

India Today  

Jay Shah has officially taken charge as the Chair of the International Cricket Council on December 1, marking a new chapter in global cricket administration. In his inaugural statement as ICC Chair, Jay Shah outlined his vision, focusing on leveraging cricket's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a transformational opportunity and prioritising the growth of the women's …

Shahid Afridi named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador
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Shahid Afridi named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador

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The International Cricket Council on Friday announced former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi as the ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA in June 2024. Afridi played a pivotal role in leading his side to the T20 World Cup final against India in the inaugural tournament in 2007 and …

Jay Shah To Head Finance And Commercial Affairs Committee Of ICC
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Jay Shah To Head Finance And Commercial Affairs Committee Of ICC

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New Delhi: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah will add another feather to his cap as he is slated to head the influential Finance and Commercial Affairs committee of the International Cricket Council. The international cricket governing body's Finance and Commercial Affairs committee decides budget allocations for ICC events and looks after the distribution of money to member countries from the overall …

Greg Barclay re-elected as ICC Chairman
2 years, 1 month ago

Greg Barclay re-elected as ICC Chairman

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Greg Barclay of New Zealand has been elected as the Independent Chair of International Cricket Council for the second time on a two-year tenure on Saturday. Barclay was unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe’s Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm. “Over the last two …

Greg Barclay gets second term as ICC chairman
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Greg Barclay gets second term as ICC chairman

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New Zealand's Greg Barclay was on Saturday, November 12, 2022,unanimously re-elected as chairman of the International Cricket Council for a second two-year term. Mr. Barclay was elected unopposed following the withdrawal of Zimabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani from the process, and the ICC Board reaffirmed its full support to the New Zealander to continue at the helm. "It is an honour to …

New Zealand's Greg Barclay re-elected as ICC Chairman for 2nd two-year term
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New Zealand's Greg Barclay re-elected as ICC Chairman for 2nd two-year term

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The ICC board on Saturday unanimously re-elected Greg Barclay as the Independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council for a second two-year term. Commenting on his re-appointment, Greg Barclay said: "It is an honour to be re-elected as the Chair of the International Cricket Council and I would like to thank my fellow ICC Directors for their support. “It is …

ICC appoints Pakistan's Wasim Khan as General Manager
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ICC appoints Pakistan's Wasim Khan as General Manager

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The International Cricket Council on Friday appointed Wasim Khan, the former chief executive of Pakistan Cricket Board, as its General Manager - Cricket to succeed Geoff Allardice. Khan, who will take up his post next month, was also previously the Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Chance to Shine. READ:Pakistan to tour Netherlands for ODI series "I am …

ICC Meeting: Ramiz Raja's quadrangular T20s idea turned down, Chairman Barclay to complete his term in November
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ICC Meeting: Ramiz Raja's quadrangular T20s idea turned down, Chairman Barclay to complete his term in November

India Today  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja's proposal for a quadrangular T20 event was turned down at the ICC board meeting while the board chairman Gregor Barclay has been convinced to complete his term till the end of October, 2022. Ramiz's proposal shot down by the board PCB chairman Ramiz Raja's ambitious proposal of conducting a four-nation tourney comprising India, Australia, …

Former ICC CFO Faisal Hasnain appointed new CEO of PCB
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Former ICC CFO Faisal Hasnain appointed new CEO of PCB

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former International Cricket Council Chief Financial Officer Faisal Hasnain as its new Chief Executive, replacing Wasim Khan. READ : Kamran Akmal withdraws from PSL protesting relegation to silvery category "Faisal is a familiar figure in world cricket and is highly regarded, respected and trusted for his excellence in corporate governance, financial management and commercial …

ICC appoints Australian Geoff Allardice as permanent CEO post 8-month interim stint
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ICC appoints Australian Geoff Allardice as permanent CEO post 8-month interim stint

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Allardice, a former Australian first-class cricketer and administrator, was the ICC General Manager, Cricket for eight years. He had previously held a similar role at Cricket Australia Dubai: Australian Geoff Allardice has been appointed as permanent CEO of the International Cricket Council after serving the role on an interim basis for more than eight months, the game’s governing body said …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer
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Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer

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The Chief Executive Officer of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley released a statement on Wednesday in support of coach Justin Langer. Ahead of the T20 World Cup in UAE and an Ashes series at home later in the year, Langer was in the news again after reports of a heated argument with a Cricket Australia staff member over a video of …

ICC boss Manu Sawhney resigns 'with immediate effect,' Geoff Allardice to continue as acting CEO
3 years, 6 months ago

ICC boss Manu Sawhney resigns 'with immediate effect,' Geoff Allardice to continue as acting CEO

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Sawhney was sent on “leave” in March pending an inquiry after he came under scrutiny for his “abrasive behaviour” with colleagues. International Cricket Council CEO Manu Sawhney on Thursday resigned from his position, four months after his allegedly “abrasive conduct” came under the scanner during an internal investigation, prompting the world body to send him on leave. Geoff Allardice will …

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney resigns amid inquiry over conduct
3 years, 6 months ago

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney resigns amid inquiry over conduct

India TV News  

International Cricket Council CEO Manu Sawhney on Thursday resigned from his position, four months after his allegedly "abrasive conduct" came under the scanner during an internal investigation, prompting the world body to send him on leave. Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO supported by the Leadership Team working closely with the ICC Board," the world body said in a …

Looking at certainty about decision where T20 World Cup can be staged: ICC interim CEO Geoff Allardice
3 years, 6 months ago

Looking at certainty about decision where T20 World Cup can be staged: ICC interim CEO Geoff Allardice

India TV News  

The coronavirus-enforced travel restrictions have added a "layer of complexity" as the ICC waits for the BCCI to take a final call on India hosting the T20 World Cup, the global body's interim CEO Geoff Allardice said on Monday. The BCCI has sought time till June 28 to decide on whether it can host the T20 World Cup in India …

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on "leave"; may resign before term ends
3 years, 9 months ago

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on "leave"; may resign before term ends

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council's Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on "leave" after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends. It is understood that Sawhney, who replaced Dave Richardson after the ICC World Cup in 2019 for a tenure till 2022, hasn't also been on …

New Zealand's Greg Barclay elected ICC chairman after second round of voting
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand's Greg Barclay elected ICC chairman after second round of voting

Firstpost  

Wellington: A period of uncertainty at cricket’s world governing body ended on Tuesday with Greg Barclay being elected ICC chairman after a second round of voting. New Zealand Cricket chairman Barclay, an Auckland-based commercial lawyer, was elected to the independent post ahead of Imran Khwaja. “I take my position as a custodian of the game very seriously and am committed …

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman
4 years, 6 months ago

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

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Shashank Manohar has formally stepped down as the International Cricket Council chairman after heading cricket’s global governing body for four years. Confirming Manohar’s departure and Khawaja’s elevation, an ICC statement on Wednesday stated that the ICC Board is “expected” to approve the election procedure for the successor “within the next week”. READ: ICC Board members discuss chairmanship election process Manohar, …

Nomination Process For Next Chairman To Be Key Agenda In ICC's Board Meeting Later In The Day
4 years, 6 months ago

Nomination Process For Next Chairman To Be Key Agenda In ICC's Board Meeting Later In The Day

ABP News  

Asia Cup Will Go Ahead As Scheduled Later This Year In Either Sri Lanka Or UAE: PCB CEO The International Cricket Council will hold yet another virtual meeting later in the day and deliberation on the nomination process for its next chairman will top the agenda. With the current ICC chairman Shashank Manohar not willing to take extension, the all-powerful …

Cricket Australia chief Roberts resigns amid leadership criticism
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia chief Roberts resigns amid leadership criticism

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday that chief executive Kevin Roberts has resigned following months of criticism over his leadership during the coronavirus shutdown. CA Chairman Earl Eddings told reporters in a video call that Roberts, whose resignation is effective immediately, would be replaced by interim CEO Nick Hockley, the chief executive of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia. CA's decision …

T20 World Cup this year 'unrealistic': Cricket Australia chairman
4 years, 6 months ago

T20 World Cup this year 'unrealistic': Cricket Australia chairman

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Cricket Austraia chairman Earl Eddings poured cold water over the possibility of staging the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia later this year due to the COVID-19 pandmeic. “While it hasn't been formally called off this year, or postponed, trying to get 16 countries into Australia in the current world, where most countries are still going through COVID spiking, I think …

Cricket Australia to part ways with chief Kevin Roberts: reports
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia to part ways with chief Kevin Roberts: reports

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts is set to be replaced by an interim CEO after losing support of the board over his stewardship of the game during the coronavirus shutdown, local media reported on Monday. CA's decision to snub Perth as a venue for one of the four test matches in the lucrative India tour in the home summer …

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts set to be sacked, say reports
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts set to be sacked, say reports

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts is set to be replaced by an interim CEO after losing support of the board over his stewardship of the game during the coronavirus shutdown. Melbourne: Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts is set to be replaced by an interim CEO after losing support of the board over his stewardship of the game during …

ICC Board defers decision on T20 World Cup till June 10
4 years, 7 months ago

ICC Board defers decision on T20 World Cup till June 10

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council Board has prorogued all the major decisions to be taken, including deciding the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia owing to the COVID19 pandemic, at least till June 10. “.The Board also requested the ICC management continue with their discussions with stakeholders in exploring various contingency options in light of the rapidly changing public …

Cricket Australia chief says organisers 'exploring all options' to stage T20 World Cup this year
4 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia chief says organisers 'exploring all options' to stage T20 World Cup this year

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia is already feeling the financial heat due to the coronavirus pandemic and with cricketing action unlikely to resume anytime soon, it is staring at losses worth ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ Dubai: Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts on Thursday hinted at a possible change in dates for the T20 World Cup, saying “we are exploring all other …

Manu Sawhney takes charge as ICC Chief Executive
5 years, 9 months ago

Manu Sawhney takes charge as ICC Chief Executive

India TV News  

Media professional Manu Sawhney on Monday took charge as Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council and will work alongside Dave Richardson, who will step down after the World Cup in July. Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition. His appointment was …

Manu Sawhney takes charge as ICC CEO
5 years, 9 months ago

Manu Sawhney takes charge as ICC CEO

The Hindu  

Media professional Manu Sawhney on Monday took charge as Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council and will work alongside Dave Richardson, who will step down after the World Cup in July. Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition. His appointment was …

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