Malcolm Speed
Malcolm Speed
Malcolm Walter Speed AOis an Australian businessman and the former CEO of the International Cricket Council...
comment countries drafts given initial opportunity revised worked
We have worked through initial drafts and all of the countries will now be given an opportunity to comment on a revised six-year plan,
bids countries host received seven six willing
We have already received bids from six to seven countries who are willing to play host to the (Twenty-20) event.
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We were looking for a coach who can bring together a team at short notice to be ready to take on the world champions.
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We do not normally comment on the operational activities of the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit but in light of the volume of utterly unfounded reports relating to the recent tri-series in Zimbabwe it is important to make it clear that there is no investigation being undertaken into this series,
country full
We want each country to have a full allocation for cricket.
allow asian countries fair fresh reach time
We did reach an impasse and it's fair to allow more time for the Asian countries to make a fresh bid.
competing details necessary wait
We are not able to wait any longer, as it is necessary to finalize details of the competing teams,
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We always knew we would be following the Ashes and I don't think that's had a particular impact on the concept of the game.
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With greater certainty regarding the place of ICC events in the calendar, the ICC and its members are now in a position to continue their discussions over the introduction of a six-year program.
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We believe that's the best way that cricket can show it's remorse, can show the people of the countries that have been affected that we're thinking of them and we're concerned to do whatever we can to ease the suffering at this terrible time.
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We started the event with 12 teams but reduced it to a 10-team event following criticism there was too much disparity between the top 10 and the 11th and 12th teams.
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We've already cancelled the status of one Test match, which I believe is unprecedented and is something that shouldn't have happened,
led processes terms
We have led the world in terms of the processes we have put in place.
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There are no weak links in either of the World XI squads. Everywhere you look there is an outstanding player whose talent enriches the game.