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ICC aiming to host the Women’s U-19 World Cup in January 2023, says acting CEO Allardice

ICC aiming to host the Women’s U-19 World Cup in January 2023, says acting CEO Allardice

After the controversial exit of his predecessor, Geoff Allardice, the acting CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has managed to get the house in order. He is trying to sort out various impending issues, including the FTP and media rights from 2024, the Afghanistan conundrum and pushing cricket as an Olympic sport. In a select-media interaction, Allardice explained the ICC’s position…

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ICC releases Manu Sawhney as CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has discontinued the services of Manu Sawhney as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect. The decision was taken by the ICC Board during its meeting. Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO supported by the Leadership Team working closely with the ICC Board.

Sawhney was suspended in March following various allegations in an internal review conducted by an external agency. While Sawhney had referred to the review as a witch-hunt, the ICC Board on Thursday decided to sever ties with the sports management veteran.

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ICC Headquarters - Dubai, UAE.

ICC Founded - 15 June, 1909.

ICC Deputy Chairman - Imran Khwaja.

ICC Chairman - Greg Barclay.

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Cricket: ICC confirms points structure for 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle

Cricket: ICC confirms points structure for 2021-23 World Test Championship cycle

News Acting CEO Geoff Allardice said the ICC took on board feedback that the points system needed to be “simplified” The ICC has confirmed the schedule and points structure of the 2021-23 World Test Championship, which is set to kick off in August with India’s five-Test series in England. As reported by ESPNcricinfo two weeks ago, points will be awarded on a match-by-match basis as opposed to…

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ICC CEO Manu Sawhney resigns amid inquiry over conduct | Cricket News

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney resigns amid inquiry over conduct | Cricket News

DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) 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. “…Chief Executive Manu Sawhney will leave the organisation with immediate effect. Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO supported by the…

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T20 World Cup Venue

The men's T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman in the near future.On Tuesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the news.The event will take place from October 17 through November 14 over four locations in both countries, according to the statement.

The T20 World Cup Venue was meant to be hosted in India, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, it was moved to the two countries. In addition, the UAE will host the remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season.

"The ICC board has instructed that management focus its planning efforts for the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021 on the tournament being held in the UAE, with the potential of integrating another Middle Eastern venue," according to the statement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it will need extra time from the International Cricket Council (ICC) before deciding if India, the sport's economic powerhouse and one of the top on-field nations, could still host the T20 World Cup.

The tournament will take place across four venues – Dubai International Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium and Oman Cricket Academy Ground.

According to ICC, the first round which comprises of eight qualifying teams will be split between Oman & UAE and four from them will then join the eight qualified teams in Super 12. “Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full and in its current window,” said acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice. “We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket,” 

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ICC acting CEO Allardice: Our goal is to see men and women playing cricket in Afghanistan

ICC acting CEO Allardice: Our goal is to see men and women playing cricket in Afghanistan

Days before the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board discusses the fallout of Taliban taking over governance in Afghanistan on its status as a full member, Geoff Allardice, the Acting CEO of ICC, has said the Afghanistan government has conveyed it won’t stop women’s cricket activities. “They have said to us that women’s cricket is continuing. They certainly haven’t given us an indication…

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Cricket: Geoff Allardice: All Test matches to carry same points weightage in 2021-23 WTC

Cricket: Geoff Allardice: All Test matches to carry same points weightage in 2021-23 WTC

News The ICC’s acting CEO has said teams will continue to be ranked based on percentage of points contested The shift to a ranking based on the percentage of points contested, which came about thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, will extend into the second (2021-23) edition of the World Test Championship, with one caveat. Instead of 120 points being available over each series, independent of the…