[The] ICC position has been consistent: we say to governments that we don't take decisions based on political judgments -- we expect governments to do that. |
Australia, Bermuda, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE and the West Indies have indicated their intention to be considered as hosts for an inaugural Twenty20 event while England, Hong Kong, Nepal and Scotland have also expressed an interest in hosting future events. |
Both formats could be played in a number of countries at different times of the year to fit in with the overall demands on international teams. |
But it's a delicate issue and a difficult issue. |
Cricket is an international game which is played by a diverse range of cultures and communities. Respect for each other is a key component of the game and racist comments have no place in cricket. |
For 18 months the ICC have been consistently reviewing the role that Twenty20 cricket could play internationally, and this response indicates there is strong interest from many parts of the cricket world in this type of event. |
For the past three years at least, we've been asked that players be allowed not to comply with their agreements with Zimbabwe, or that cricket not be played in Zimbabwe, |
For the second year in a row a highly respected quintet of former international cricketers has agreed to take undertake the important responsibility of sitting on the Selection Panel for the ICC Awards, |
Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock have been given an enviable number of options to cover all match circumstances. |
He's happy and appreciative of the approach we've taken. |
I firmly believe that Sunil and his co-selectors have chosen wisely in making their choices and have given Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock an enviable number of options to cover all match circumstances. |
I firmly believe the selectors have chosen wisely and have given Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock an enviable number of options to cover all match circumstances. |
ICC position has been consistent: we say to governments that we don't take decisions based on political judgments - we expect governments to do that. |
If the ICC had overturned the decision of the match referee that would have been an invitation for this to happen the next time any board is dissatisfied with the decision an ICC official makes. |
If this issue is not resolved well ahead of the match, it is possible that it will take place at the start of the match in a highly charged and volatile environment that will exacerbate risk of injury. |