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2003-2004 Annual Report & Accounts Mission Statement ‘As the international governing body for cricket, the International Cricket Council will lead by promoting the game as a global sport, protecting the spirit of cricket and optimising commercial opportunities for the benefit of the game.’ ICC Annual Report 2003-04 3 2003-04 Annual Report & Accounts Contents 2 President’s Report 32 Integrity, Ethical Standards and Ehsan Mani Anti-Corruption 6 Chief Executive’s Review Malcolm Speed 36 Cricket Operations 9 Governance and 41 Development Organisational Effectiveness 47 Communication and Stakeholders 17 International Cricket 18 ICC Test Championship 51 Business of Cricket 20 ICC ODI Championship 57 Directors’ Report and Consolidated 22 ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup Financial Statements Bangladesh 2004 26 ICC Six Nations Challenge UAE 2004 28 Cricket Milestones 35 28 21 23 42 ICC Annual Report 2003-04 1 President’s Report Ehsan Mani My association with the ICC began in 1989 Cricket is an international game with a Cricket Development and over the last 15 years, I have seen the multi-national character. The Board of the ICC The sport’s horizons continue to expand with organisation evolve from being a small, is comprised of the Chairmen and Presidents China expected to be one of the countries under-resourced and reactive body to one of our Full Member countries as well as applying to take our total membership above that is properly resourced with a full-time representatives of our Associate Members. 90 countries in June. professional administration that leads the This allows for the views of all Members to We are conscious that the expansion of game in an authoritative manner for the be considered in the decision-making process. the sport must not be to the detriment of benefit of its members. It is this Board that drives the policies of the standards, particularly at the highest level. It is only in the last four years that the ICC organisation and empowers management to The ICC is acutely aware of its role as can really lay claim to being a governing body fulfil our mandate to serve the sport. guardian of the integrity of Test and One-Day that leads the sport. It is not just the Board that is represen- International cricket and in developing the In 2000, it took a series of shattering tative of the diverse interests of world cricket. sport, we will always be mindful of this corruption scandals to provide the impetus The ICC values and takes into account the responsibility. for this change. But as I write at the end of opinions of all of its stakeholders - players, While Australia continued in the past year my first year as ICC President, I can say with spectators, coaches, administrators, to scale new heights with some terrific confidence that cricket has a central adminis- commercial partners and the media. cricket against India and Sri Lanka, we remain tration that stands comparison with any in The ICC can take pride in the advances it conscious of the playing standards of some of the world of sport. has made over recent years. We now have our other Test playing countries. Bangladesh experienced and skilled managers in charge Governance is showing encouraging signs of of all areas of our operations, from on-the- improvement and, in the coming year, the ICC Good governance is essential to the successful field matters, through corporate affairs to our will continue to support the High operation of any sports organisation and the commercial and financial operations. Performance development of the game in the ICC is no exception. I believe in the importance In the last year we have introduced a country. The impact on Zimbabwe of losing of strong leadership but my view is that Human Resource, Remuneration and most of its senior players, is currently under effective corporate governance holds the key Appointments Committee which is responsible consideration. to the continued development of the ICC and, for reviewing and monitoring all policy matters I am delighted that there will be 16 teams inevitably, international cricket. relating to the organisation’s human resources participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup Effective governance demands that we do - another key support function aimed at 2007, providing elite level exposure to more not stand still and we must continue to ensuring best practice in our operations. teams. The new format will also seek to consider adapting our structure to meet new The ICC has also done as much as any ensure there will be fewer one-sided matches. challenges. A review of the governance of our other sports governing body to address the We will continue to invest significant commercial arm, IDI, was instigated this year issue of corruption and the ICC Anti- resources and expertise in the development under the chairmanship of Bob Merriman Corruption and Security Unit is now a of the sport in our Associate and Affiliate and the initial findings will be presented to permanent part of our professional and Member countries. The ICC High Performance the Board later this year. accountable organisational structure. ICC Annual Report 2003-04 2 ‘My view is that effective corporate governance holds the key to the continued development of the ICC and, inevitably, international cricket.’ ICC President Ehsan Mani answers Meeting the Pakistan team questions at an ICC press before the start of the conference in Bangladesh. ICC U/19 CWC Final. Program will continue to help the top Since last September we have visited nine of Associates prepare for the highest level. our 10 Full Members as well as Kenya and In February and March this year, the plan to visit the remaining Full Member, highly successful ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup India, in the very near future. took place in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh In the year under review, there have been Cricket Board and the Government of difficult and complex issues to deal with in Bangladesh must be congratulated for an relation to international cricket and outstanding event. The Government built Zimbabwe. There has been opposition within new dedicated cricket stadiums in Bogra, some of our Member countries to sending Chittagong, Fatullah, Khulna and Rajshahi. teams to Zimbabwe. In addition, at the end The legacy from this tournament will greatly of this period a dispute between the assist in the future development of cricket Zimbabwe Cricket Union and most of its in Bangladesh. established players caused serious concern in The excellent working relationship relation to the impact this would have on the between the ICC, the Bangladesh Cricket integrity of Test cricket. Throughout this Board and our commercial partner Global period, the ICC has maintained a clear and As a direct result of the dispute between the Cricket Corporation in organising and consistent approach. ZCU and most of its players, the ICC asked managing the tournament was the key to Our Members have unanimously agreed Cricket Australia and the Zimbabwe Cricket making this a world-class event for the that safety and security and/or a direct order Union to postpone the Test matches international players of the future. from their Government not to tour constitute scheduled between them in May and June the only reasons to cancel a tour. 2004, something both boards agreed to the Relationships with Members We recognise there is a link between day before the first match. When I took over as President in June 2003, sport and politics and that it is the right of We are committed to working in the I made a commitment to visit all our Member Governments to take actions, including the interests of all of our Members, respecting countries with the ICC Chief Executive imposition of sporting sanctions, which they their rights and listening to their viewpoints. Malcolm Speed to help build more effective consider to be in their national interest. In Our key responsibility is the integrity of partnerships. I have found these visits cricket we have seen this very recently where international cricket and we are conscious of invaluable, giving me a greater insight into the Indian Government ordered its cricket this responsibility in every decision that is the issues and challenges faced by each of team not to tour Pakistan. Where made on this issue. our Members. It has also provided us with an Governments fall short of taking strong and These policies protect all of our Members opportunity to explain how the ICC is decisive action, we are of the view that tours and all of our 10 Full Members have an equal working in the best interests of the game. should proceed. say in the decision-making process. ICC Annual Report 2003-04 3 President’s Report ‘The ICC must continue to provide leadership for the game - promoting unity not conflict amongst our Members. It is only through working towards common goals that the international game can grow stronger.’ India and Pakistan Looking forward One of the playing highlights of the year was The ICC Champions Trophy in England in the resumption of bi-lateral tours between September will bring the world’s top teams India and Pakistan. The ICC worked very together for the first time since the ICC closely with the Pakistan and India boards Cricket World Cup, while preparations for the and with the Governments of the two next ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007 continue countries over the past 18 months to bring to move forward. the sides together. These efforts were very The developing nations must earn their worthwhile. Cricket fans in Pakistan had ICC Cricket World Cup places at the ICC Trophy waited a long time for a home series against in 2005 which will take place in Ireland.