T20 WC: ICC happy with security
30 Jan 2014 6:07 AM IST
‘ICC received an update on World Twenty20 in Bangladesh that included a report from a recent security meeting in Dhaka and noted the positive progress that had been made,’ ICC said in the statement on the second day of its board meeting. Trouble began in Bangladesh after Islamist opposition leader Abdul Kader Mollah, who was close to the pro-Pakistan militia in 1971, was executed last month for killing more than 350 unarmed civilians during the freedom struggle.
The hanging sparked a series of protests ahead of the general elections by the opposition led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which had close ties with Mollah, against the ruling Awami League. There were doubts over the Asia Cup, but the Asian Cricket Council had confirmed that the tournament won’t be taken out of Bangladesh. The Asia Cup will be played from February 25-March 8.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan had earlier told ACC that they were not willing to play in Bangladesh, which was East Pakistan before gaining independence in 1971. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) last month called back their under-19 cricket team from Bangladesh citing security concerns during strikes and blockades after handmade bombs exploded in front of a Chittagong hotel where the team was staying.
Bangladesh has been rocked with clashes and explosions during opposition blockades and strikes since November 26. The Sri Lankan cricket team is supposed to start their Bangladesh tour January 24 where they are scheduled to play two Test matches, two T20s and three ODIs prior to the Asia Cup.
CSA denies being part of ‘unanimous support’ to ICC
Johannesburg: One of the first to oppose revamp of ICC’s administrative structure, Cricket South Africa have denied the governing body’s claim that there was ‘unanimous support’ for ‘key principles’ of the plan which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England. ‘The support is subject to the approval of the respective Boards of the member countries after which a final decision will be taken at a follow-up ICC Board meeting on February 8,’ CSA said in a statement.
ICC said its bnoard had unanimously supported certain principles following a huge outcry over earlier proposals that could have seen?India, England and Australia take effective control of world cricket. After South Africa became the first ICC member to object to the initial proposals, they have now been amended to include the world Test leaders in the new Test Match Fund.
‘CSA has been concerned about poor revenues if the original proposals had been implemented. But this and other concessions to the other seven members nations of the ICC do not appear to have led to unanimous support for the new plans. We will be convening a joint session of our CSA and certain key stakeholders as soon as is practically possible to consider the principles. One of the hallmarks of our new administration has been an absolute adherence to the principles of good corporate governance and we do not intend to deviate from this. Our position will be subject to full consideration by our board and other stakeholders, said CSA president and chairman of the board Chris Nenzani.
PCB denies agreeing to new structure
Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board have refuted ICC’s claim that a radical plan to alter power equations in favour of India, England and Australia has been ‘unanimously supported’ by the governing body’s members, stating that it was yet to make up its mind on the matter. In a press release issued on Wednesday, PCB said no decision has been taken with regard to proposed changes in the ICC’s power structure as per the ‘Position Paper’ submitted by the cricket boards of India, Australia and England. ‘PCB clearly stated at the meeting that the guiding principles were subject to PCB’s Governing Board’s approval. These matters will be placed before the BOG and thereafter PCB will take its position at the next ICC Board meeting,’ the release said.
West Indies expect a 100% rise in revenue
Dubai: West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is expecting at least 100 per cent increase in its revenue over the next eight years if the proposed system of ICC revenue sharing is voted in. WICB felt many of the key principles agreed on Wednesday could be beneficial to them and accordingly issued a release in support of the new draft principles. On the FTP issue, WICB said it will be ‘an opportunity, through bilateral agreements, to increase the number of matches and series (Tests, ODIs and T20Is) played annually by the West Indies men’s team against higher ranked opposition and against teams, which are profitable to WICB. These will include matches and series both in the West Indies and overseas’. WICB also said ‘through initial discussions, BCCI, ECB and CA have all committed to increased tours to WI over the next eight-year cycle (2015-2023).’
ICC revamp going to be pretty good for us: NZC
Wellington: Satisfied with the deal being offered to it in the proposal to radically alter ICC’s power equations in favour of India, England and Australia, New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday defended the BCCI’s role in the revamp plan. NZC’s ICC representative Mark Snedden said the proposal, which has been put off for some time for the want of an amicable consensus, would be beneficial to New Zealand. He rejected criticism that it was an attempt by India to take control of the ICC due to the huge revenue contribution it makes to the world body. ‘I think one of the problems the ICC has had in recent years was that India has been outside of the camp rather than inside it. Part of what’s been happening at the moment has been a deliberate process, led by Australia and England to actually draw India back in to this,’ Snedden said.
The hanging sparked a series of protests ahead of the general elections by the opposition led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which had close ties with Mollah, against the ruling Awami League. There were doubts over the Asia Cup, but the Asian Cricket Council had confirmed that the tournament won’t be taken out of Bangladesh. The Asia Cup will be played from February 25-March 8.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan had earlier told ACC that they were not willing to play in Bangladesh, which was East Pakistan before gaining independence in 1971. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) last month called back their under-19 cricket team from Bangladesh citing security concerns during strikes and blockades after handmade bombs exploded in front of a Chittagong hotel where the team was staying.
Bangladesh has been rocked with clashes and explosions during opposition blockades and strikes since November 26. The Sri Lankan cricket team is supposed to start their Bangladesh tour January 24 where they are scheduled to play two Test matches, two T20s and three ODIs prior to the Asia Cup.
CSA denies being part of ‘unanimous support’ to ICC
Johannesburg: One of the first to oppose revamp of ICC’s administrative structure, Cricket South Africa have denied the governing body’s claim that there was ‘unanimous support’ for ‘key principles’ of the plan which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England. ‘The support is subject to the approval of the respective Boards of the member countries after which a final decision will be taken at a follow-up ICC Board meeting on February 8,’ CSA said in a statement.
ICC said its bnoard had unanimously supported certain principles following a huge outcry over earlier proposals that could have seen?India, England and Australia take effective control of world cricket. After South Africa became the first ICC member to object to the initial proposals, they have now been amended to include the world Test leaders in the new Test Match Fund.
‘CSA has been concerned about poor revenues if the original proposals had been implemented. But this and other concessions to the other seven members nations of the ICC do not appear to have led to unanimous support for the new plans. We will be convening a joint session of our CSA and certain key stakeholders as soon as is practically possible to consider the principles. One of the hallmarks of our new administration has been an absolute adherence to the principles of good corporate governance and we do not intend to deviate from this. Our position will be subject to full consideration by our board and other stakeholders, said CSA president and chairman of the board Chris Nenzani.
PCB denies agreeing to new structure
Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board have refuted ICC’s claim that a radical plan to alter power equations in favour of India, England and Australia has been ‘unanimously supported’ by the governing body’s members, stating that it was yet to make up its mind on the matter. In a press release issued on Wednesday, PCB said no decision has been taken with regard to proposed changes in the ICC’s power structure as per the ‘Position Paper’ submitted by the cricket boards of India, Australia and England. ‘PCB clearly stated at the meeting that the guiding principles were subject to PCB’s Governing Board’s approval. These matters will be placed before the BOG and thereafter PCB will take its position at the next ICC Board meeting,’ the release said.
West Indies expect a 100% rise in revenue
Dubai: West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is expecting at least 100 per cent increase in its revenue over the next eight years if the proposed system of ICC revenue sharing is voted in. WICB felt many of the key principles agreed on Wednesday could be beneficial to them and accordingly issued a release in support of the new draft principles. On the FTP issue, WICB said it will be ‘an opportunity, through bilateral agreements, to increase the number of matches and series (Tests, ODIs and T20Is) played annually by the West Indies men’s team against higher ranked opposition and against teams, which are profitable to WICB. These will include matches and series both in the West Indies and overseas’. WICB also said ‘through initial discussions, BCCI, ECB and CA have all committed to increased tours to WI over the next eight-year cycle (2015-2023).’
ICC revamp going to be pretty good for us: NZC
Wellington: Satisfied with the deal being offered to it in the proposal to radically alter ICC’s power equations in favour of India, England and Australia, New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday defended the BCCI’s role in the revamp plan. NZC’s ICC representative Mark Snedden said the proposal, which has been put off for some time for the want of an amicable consensus, would be beneficial to New Zealand. He rejected criticism that it was an attempt by India to take control of the ICC due to the huge revenue contribution it makes to the world body. ‘I think one of the problems the ICC has had in recent years was that India has been outside of the camp rather than inside it. Part of what’s been happening at the moment has been a deliberate process, led by Australia and England to actually draw India back in to this,’ Snedden said.
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