We believe the most effective way for this to happen will be to support our members in their efforts to achieve this through its relationship with the new government,” Barclay said. The International Cricket Council Announces Strategic Partnership With Fintech Infrastructure Leader: Nium Published Dubai, 30 September 2021 The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Nium, a leading global financial technology (FinTech. Allardice had been in the role on an interim basis. “The ICC Board is committed to continuing to support Afghanistan Cricket to develop both men’s and women’s cricket moving forward. Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday appointed interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Geoff Allardice on a permanent basis. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England. 'ICC will support Afghan cricket'Īs per the official release, ICC Chair Greg Barclay said that the formation of the group seemed like the most effective way to help Cricket in Afghanistan. International Cricket Council is headquartered in Dubai. The group will work with the cricket board of the country and report back to the ICC Board over the coming months about the functioning in the Taliban run country’s current scenario. Apart from Khwaja, the group will have Ross McCollum, Lawson Naidoo and Ramiz Raja in it. ICC Chair Greg Barclay, announcing the establishment, said that the ICC board was committed to supporting the Afghanistan national cricket teams.Īccording to a release by the ICC, the newly set up group will be chaired by Imran Khwaja. The establishment of the Working Group comes in the aftermath of the recent shift of power from the Ghani-led government to the Taliban regime that took over the country on August 15.
I would also like to thank the ICC staff for their commitment and support over the last eight months and I’m looking forward to continuing to serve cricket with such a talented team.The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has appointed a Working Group to review the status of the Afghanistan Cricket Board and cricket in the Taliban-ruled country. “My continued focus will be on doing the right thing for our sport and working closely with Members to deliver long-term success and sustainability.
Geoff Allardice, ICC CEO added: “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. “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.” He has shown tremendous leadership during an extremely challenging period culminating in the successful delivery of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Greg Barclay, ICC Chair said: “I am delighted that Geoff has agreed to take the role of ICC CEO on a permanent basis. Representing 105 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and is responsible for the staging of major international tournaments including the ICC Men’s World Cup and Women’s World Cup and the ICC Men’s and Women’s.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed Geoff Allardice has been appointed as the organisation’s permanent CEO after more than eight months in the role on an interim basis.Īllardice, a former first-class cricketer, was the ICC General Manager, Cricket for eight years having previously held a similar role at Cricket Australia. International Cricket Council 57,483 followers on LinkedIn. Allardice appointed as permanent CEO | Photo Credit: AP
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