ICC confirms Executive Board teleconference to discuss ICC Cricket World Cup issues

The ICC confirmed today that the Executive Board of ICC Development International Ltd (IDI) will meet at 10am GMT on Friday to discuss a number of issues relating to the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

The Executive Board will meet by teleconference to address the following matters:

A summary of key issues on the agenda:

1. Signed but altered Player Terms submitted by the BCCI

As previously advised, the BCCI has submitted altered player terms to the ICC for the ICC Cricket World Cup. The ICC is yet to confirm if it will accepted the altered contracts.

The Board will be asked to confirm the decision of the World Cup Contracts Committee on this issue.

2. Failure of BCCSL to return signed Player Terms before the deadline

The Board will consider the status of the BCCSL's negotiations with its players over payment for the tournament and progress in signing the player terms.

3. Safety and Security in Zimbabwe

ICC Chief Executive, Malcolm Speed, and ICC Cricket World Cup Director, Dr Ali Bacher, will report on their recent visit to Zimbabwe.

An update will be provided to the Board on the visit. Following this update, there will be the opportunity for any country to reopen the discussion on this matter.

4. Safety and Security in Kenya

The ICC Safety and Security delegation that travelled to Kenya has submitted its report to the Executive Board. The findings of the report will be discussed.

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The Executive Board comprises ICC President Malcolm Gray, ICC Vice-president Ehsan Mani the Presidents of the 10 Full Members and 3 representatives of Associate Members.

Full Members:

Australia - Bob Merriman
Bangladesh - Mohammad Ali Asghar
England - David Morgan
India - Jagmohan Dalmiya
New Zealand - Sir John Anderson
Pakistan - Lt. General Tauqir Zia
Sri Lanka - Hemanka Amarasuriya
South Africa - Percy Sonn
West Indies - Rev Wes Hall
Zimbabwe - Peter Chingoka

Associate Members:

Kenya - Jimmy Rayani
Malaysia - HRH Tunku Imran
Holland - Rene van Ierschot

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