ICC Press Conference: Test Championship re-launch - Wed 21st May 10.30am at Lord's
International Cricket Council Chief Executive Malcolm Speed will be holding a press conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday 21st May at 10.30am to announce the new standings in the re-launched ICC Test Championship
ICC Media Release
19-May-2003
International Cricket Council Chief Executive Malcolm Speed will be holding a press conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday 21st May at 10.30am to announce the new standings in the re-launched ICC Test Championship.
WHO: ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed
WHY: Re-launch of ICC Test Championship with new system of calculation
WHERE: Indoor School Bar, Lord's Cricket Ground
WHEN: Wednesday 21st May 10.30am
A new format for the ICC Test Championship which recognises the rewards and result of each Test match played was agreed by the ICC Board in Johannesburg on 22nd March 2003.
The npower Test series between England and Zimbabwe will be the first new series to be calculated using the formula.
ECB or MCC accreditation will be required to enter Lord's cricket ground on the day. Media wishing to attend who are not in possession of this accreditation must contact Jon Long (see below for details) before the end of Tuesday for alternative arrangements to be made.
ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed and David Kendix, the developer of the new system, will be available for interview after the launch by prior arrangement.
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