ICC to strengthen anti-corruption approach

The ICC Annual Conference 2013 concluded in London on Saturday with the ICC Board agreeing to strengthen the sport’s approach to fighting corruption. Key decisions from the meetings related to integrity issues included:

Enhanced anti-corruption protocols

The Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), Sir Ronnie Flanagan, presented his annual report in a joint session that was attended by the ICC Board and the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC). The report included a number of recommendations for dealing with anti-corruption matters.

Reiterating its zero-tolerance approach to corruption, the ICC Board agreed to incorporate an enhanced set of principles for dealing with anti-corruption matters that includes a consistent framework for international and domestic anti-corruption rules, addresses the jurisdictional challenges and sets out principles to support mutual recognition of Member Board decisions/sanctions.

The ICC Board was also updated on the ongoing investigations by the ICC’s ACSU in respect of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2013. It was advised that further investigative work needed to be completed before any further action can be taken in this extremely important matter.

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said: "The ICC has a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and is committed to using all powers available to it to achieve and maintain the goal of a corruption-free sport.

"In the wake of recent events, the ICC and its Member Boards will further strengthen and tighten our Anti-Corruption Codes and other integrity regulations pertaining to international and domestic events and develop methods for better information sharing across jurisdictions.

"The ICC remains confident, but not complacent, that the vast majority of players, officials and administrators in international cricket uphold the best interests of the sport. But there continues to be a very small minority whose involvement with corrupt practices discredits themselves and their colleagues, and tarnishes the reputation of the sport itself. "

The ICC Board consists of the chairman or president from each of the 10 Full Members plus three elected Associate Member representatives. Also present at ICC Board meetings is the ICC President, who chairs proceedings, the ICC Chief Executive and the ICC Vice-President.

Alan Isaac ICC President

Mustafa Kamal ICC Vice President

David Richardson ICC Chief Executive

Dave Cameron West Indies

Peter Chingoka Zimbabwe

Giles Clarke England and Wales

Jayantha Dharmadasa Sri Lanka

Wally Edwards Australia

Jagmohan Dalmiya India*

Nazmul Hassan Bangladesh

Imran Khwaja Associate Member Representative

Chris Nenzani South Africa

Chris Moller New Zealand

Keith Oliver Associate Member Representative

Najam Sethi Pakistan (acting)

Neil Speight Associate Member Representative

The CEC comprises the Chief Executives of the 10 Full Member nations as well as three Associate Member representatives. Also present is the ICC Chief Executive who chairs the meeting and, by invitation, the ICC President and the chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.

David Richardson ICC Chief Executive (Chairman)

Alan Isaac ICC President (ex Officio)

Anil Kumble ICC Cricket Committee Chairman (ex Officio)

Intikhab Alam Pakistan*

Naasei Appiah South Africa

Nizam Uddin Chowdhury Bangladesh

Lindsay Crocker New Zealand*

David Collier England and Wales

John Cribbin Associate Member Representative

Warren Deutrom Associate Member Representative

Francois Erasmus Associate Member Representative

Michael Muirhead West Indies

Sanjay Patel India

Wilfred Mukondiwa Zimbabwe

Nishantha Ranatunga Sri Lanka

James Sutherland Australia

*denotes alternates

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