NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has terminated Cricket Russia's membership. The decision came after the ICC's board meeting that concluded in Birmingham on Tuesday. Cricket Russia was suspended in 2021 due to continued non-compliance since July 2019 with ICC's membership criteria.
According to ICC, Cricket Russia didn't have the appropriate status, structure, recognition, membership and competence to be recognized by the ICC as the primary governing body in the country.
Russia didn't have in place a detailed governance system that is fit for purpose includes, as a minimum a detailed written constitution containing provisions covering membership, AGMs and voting rights, and adequate integrity related rules and regulations covering anticorruption, anti-doping and ethics.
An ICC statement said that Cricket Russia failed to resolve the issues and demonstrate compliance following the suspension. Meanwhile, Ukraine's application for ICC membership has been deferred until cricket activity safely resumes there. The world body, in the meantime, will continue to support the Ukraine Cricket Federation in going through the process.
India to host Women's World Cup in 2025
India will host the Women's 50-over World Cup in 2025 as the BCCI has successfully bid for the mega event during the ICC Annual Conference that concluded in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Three other ICC women's events were also awarded on the day with Bangladesh hosting the 2024 T20 World Cup and England winning hosting rights for the 2026 edition. The inaugural T20 Champions Trophy in 2027 will be hosted by Sri Lanka.
VVS in cricket committee
Indian batting legend VVS Laxman has been appointed to the ICC Men's cricket committee as current player representative alongside former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori. Roger Harper has been selected as the second past player representative on the committee.
New ICC chairman to be elected in November
The board approved the process to elect the next chair of the ICC which will take place in November 2022. The election will be decided by a simple majority unlike earlier years when two-third majority was a must.
