NEW DELHI: The all-powerful ICC Board will conclude its two-day meeting on Sunday with the ambitious four-nation proposal along with the process to nominate/rename the chairman. PCB President Ramiz Raja to be placed on the table.
Raja, who has drawn up a white paper for an annual Four Nations Meeting (T20/ODI) involving Pakistan, India, Australia and England to be held under the aegis of the ICC, believes the USD 750 million The revenue of may be raked in by the parent body and distributed among its members.
While India plays Pakistan only in multi-nation events such as the Asia Cup and the World Cup, multi-nation tournaments become a tricky issue and it remains to be seen whether Pakistan BCCI Someone shows keen interest.
At the moment, the BCCI wants to fulfill all its bilateral commitments with a packed calendar and whether a window can be squeezed is a bone of contention.
However, it is understood that the ICC, which does not allow member countries to hold more meetings than tri-nations, would not want to organize an event that undermines its own marquee events such as the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. can do.
However, with the ICC Presidency Not Up for Grab Greg Barkley Interesting developments can come to the fore after Sunday’s meeting is over.
Although there is talk that Barkley may seek a re-nomination, but in cricket administration politics, a month is a long time and it will be until the second week of May that the New Zealand player has the chance to seek an extension if he so desires. Can get it. ,
If not, any candidate from a member state with nominations from two other full member states can throw their hat in the ring.
The BCCI is yet to make any official announcement that any of its top officials will throw their hats in the ring.
Afghanistan women’s cricket
The ICC has a long-term plan to restart women’s cricket in Afghanistan, a country currently run by the Taliban. The ICC is trying to prepare a roadmap that can see women returning to the cricket field in the war-torn country.
Women’s Test matches depend on member countries
The ICC has left it to the member countries to decide how many women’s Test matches they are willing to play and the duration of the matches.
“If a member country wants to play a five-day Test, it will be their prerogative and those who want to play a four-day Test can do so. Members can decide,” said a member of the ICC board.
Raja, who has drawn up a white paper for an annual Four Nations Meeting (T20/ODI) involving Pakistan, India, Australia and England to be held under the aegis of the ICC, believes the USD 750 million The revenue of may be raked in by the parent body and distributed among its members.
While India plays Pakistan only in multi-nation events such as the Asia Cup and the World Cup, multi-nation tournaments become a tricky issue and it remains to be seen whether Pakistan BCCI Someone shows keen interest.
At the moment, the BCCI wants to fulfill all its bilateral commitments with a packed calendar and whether a window can be squeezed is a bone of contention.
However, it is understood that the ICC, which does not allow member countries to hold more meetings than tri-nations, would not want to organize an event that undermines its own marquee events such as the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. can do.
However, with the ICC Presidency Not Up for Grab Greg Barkley Interesting developments can come to the fore after Sunday’s meeting is over.
Although there is talk that Barkley may seek a re-nomination, but in cricket administration politics, a month is a long time and it will be until the second week of May that the New Zealand player has the chance to seek an extension if he so desires. Can get it. ,
If not, any candidate from a member state with nominations from two other full member states can throw their hat in the ring.
The BCCI is yet to make any official announcement that any of its top officials will throw their hats in the ring.
Afghanistan women’s cricket
The ICC has a long-term plan to restart women’s cricket in Afghanistan, a country currently run by the Taliban. The ICC is trying to prepare a roadmap that can see women returning to the cricket field in the war-torn country.
Women’s Test matches depend on member countries
The ICC has left it to the member countries to decide how many women’s Test matches they are willing to play and the duration of the matches.
“If a member country wants to play a five-day Test, it will be their prerogative and those who want to play a four-day Test can do so. Members can decide,” said a member of the ICC board.