Sourav Ganguly Replaces Anil Kumble As Chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee

NEW DELHI: The ICC confirmed on Wednesday (November 17) that the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly will succeed his former teammate Anil Kumble as the Chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee. Anil Kumble's tenure has expired after the completion of his three, three-year terms. The former Leg Spinner was appointed in 2012. 

"I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee. His experience as one of the world's best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward. I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years which has included improving the international game through more regular and consistent application of DRS and a robust process for addressing suspect bowling actions," ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said in his latest statement.

ICC has expressed its concerns over the deteriorating situation of Cricket in Afghanistan especially that of Women's cricket. This concern arises after the Taliban's recent takeover of Afghanistan. Australia was supposed to play Afghanistan in a historic test match but the fixture was later postponed by Cricket Australia amidst concerns of the recent developments in the war-torn country.

As a result, a working group was formed on Tuesday by the ICC in order to review the status of Cricket in Afghanistan. Imran Khwaja will head this group. It will also include the likes of Ross McCollum, Lawson Naidoo, and newly appointed PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja. "The ICC Board is committed to continuing to support Afghanistan Cricket to develop both men's and women's cricket moving forward. We believe the most effective way for this to happen will be to support our Member in its efforts to achieve this through its relationship with the new government," Barclay reiterated. 

The board has decided to retain the existing format of the World Test Championships where nine teams play over a period of two years with the top two facing off in a final. They have also decided to increase the total number of participants to 14 teams for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The top 10 teams in the ICC rankings will get automatic qualification for the mega event while the remaining 4 slots will be determined via a qualifier.

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