Manu Sawhney assumes the position of Chief Executive of ICC with immediate effect [Post #9]

[Abdullah719]

New Delhi: The head of cricket's world body on Thursday said the sport's "spirit" is under threat after recent scandals -- ranging from racist comments to corruption -- that have tarnished its reputation. International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson, speaking just days after Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was banned for four games, insisted that tough action will be taken over misconduct and match-fixing.

Sarfraz was banned Sunday for making a racial slur against a South African player in Durban and has since returned home from the tour. The sport is also still reeling from the controversy that embroiled Australian players Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft after they were caught tampering the ball during a Test against South Africa and banned.

"Regarding player conduct, in recent times we have had some incidents around the world and we have taken necessary steps to ensure that everybody understands the spirit of cricket," Richardson told reporters in Gurgaon.

"The spirit of cricket is something unique to the game and something that we need to protect," he added. Sri Lanka is at the centre of a major corruption investigation and Richardson reiterated ICC efforts to disrupt crime gangs believed to be behind match-fixing attempts.

The ICC has urged Sri Lankan players and coaches to give evidence on corruption before an amnesty expires this month. Sri Lankan cricket has been at the centre of allegations including attempted match fixing ahead of a Test against England last year.

"In recent years we have taken a much more pro-active approach to trying to disrupt these unscrupulous individuals that wander around the earth trying to fix cricket," said Richardson.

"The players have been very good at reporting any approach they get. "Now you read more about anti-corruption in the media but that's not because it's getting worse but it's because we are trying do much more to disrupt these criminal elements," he added.

The former South African player is to stand down as ICC boss after this year's World Cup when Manu Sawhney of India is to take over. Richardson said the increased use of technology in the sport and efforts to boost the standing of Test cricket with a world championship had been his focus. "Finally we convinced members that having a Test league is required. Probably that stands out as one of the things that I will proud of."

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...ays-outgoing-icc-boss-david-richardson/357560

 

[MenInG]

Think a little dig at PCB for not doing enough on Sarfaraz?

 

[todfod 11]

PCB deserved it

 

[light]

Think a little dig at PCB for not doing enough on Sarfaraz?

Considering how PCB reacted to the situation, this was expected.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Think a little dig at PCB for not doing enough on Sarfaraz?

PCB was foolish not to further punish Sarfraz, let alone protest. Already Pakistan's image is tarnished to foreigners due to terrorism in the past, now racism got in. White countries are very sensitive to racial issues, PCB took it lightly.

 

[Invincible Gujjar]

If pcb has any shame left they won't make that disgraceful guy captain again.Kuch toh sharam karo pcb

 

[aukhan]

There you go....Mani all this is your failure. Ijazz butt was better than you.

 

[MenInG]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Manu Sawhney will assume the position of Chief Executive with immediate effect.

Sawhney has been working alongside the outgoing Chief Executive David Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition for the organization. Richardson will remain with the ICC until July as originally planned to oversee the delivery of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.

Commenting on his appointment Sawhney said: “I am absolutely delighted to be taking over the reins from David, who has steered the sport so capably over the last seven years. I am pleased to say he will continue to lead the delivery of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 and there is no better person to ensure the event is the greatest celebration of cricket ever.

“I am excited by the opportunities ahead and I am looking forward to working in partnership with our Members, partners and staff to ambitiously accelerate the global growth of the game. Technology, engagement, women’s cricket and driving greater value are key focus areas for us as we consider how we can innovate to transform the sport’s long-term future and create a vibrant and sustainable sport globally.

Richardson added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the ICC and I am pleased with what we have achieved in recent times particularly in creating greater context for all formats of the game.

“The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the perfect point at which to move on and I am privileged to be able to lead the delivery of this event and I know it will do our sport proud.

“I’d like to wish Manu and the team all the very best of luck for the future.”

https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1153104

 

[MenInG]

The ICC’s anti-corruption unit have taken previously unprecedented steps to ensure that this summer’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the cleanest yet.


ICC anti-corruption manager to be embedded with ten teams for first-time ever

Identifying and charging corruptors is a significant step for Alex Marshall and his ACU unit

The ICC’s anti-corruption unit have taken previously unprecedented steps to ensure that this summer’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the cleanest yet.

For the first time ever, each of the ten teams competing over the next six weeks in England and Wales will have their own dedicated anti-corruption manager travelling with them.

The plan is to build trust and strengthen the relationship between players and the ACU and also allows the manager to be best placed to spot any suspicious activity where it commonly takes place, away from the grounds and out of the public eye.

And with both a hotline number and an integrity app now also introduced to help players come forward and report potential approaches, the ICC are taking important steps to protect cricket from corruption this summer.

And ICC ACU General Manager Alex Marshall is confident that the 2019 edition of the tournament will be the safest yet.

“The advantage we have at this World Cup is that I can guarantee everyone in every squad understands what the threat is, and what they should be looking out for, and they know how to keep themselves away from this problem,” he said.

“Over the last 18 months we have charged 14 or 15 people. None of those are current players.

“The people we have charged are administrators, senior administrators, board members, coaches, ex-players and an analyst.

“These are people on the edge of the squad, not people currently among the player group.

“In addition to the people we have charged, we have also disrupted more than 30 corruptors who are outside our code, but we nevertheless pursued them wherever they are in the world to make it hard for them to operate as corruptors anywhere near cricket.

“When corruptors look at the World Cup they see a very well organised, professional, well governed and well protected event. This is a very tough event for corruptors to come near.

“Of course they would love to, the yields would be high but our job throughout the World Cup will be to make sure they don’t get near it.”

Identifying and charging corruptors is a significant step for Marshall and his ACU unit.

But the key change is to bring in anti-corruption managers with each of the ten teams.

And Marshall is sure that this will make all the difference in protecting the game from outside influence.

“These (managers) are my people who work all around the world and usually someone who has been working for that team over the last year anywhere, has been on tours and has a good relationship with the players and staff,” he added.

“Our real work is away from the ground, with the squads and the places they are staying.

“We have developed a much closer relationship with the players and having them with across the whole World Cup just perpetuates that good relationship.

“And one of the indicators that we know it is working is a big increase in the number of reports coming in from the players.

“The threat is active and constant, but once the players have a good awareness and are well protected and a tournament is well run and cricket itself becomes resistant, that makes it harder and harder for the corruptors and maybe they will go elsewhere."