Letter detailing arrangements for Afro-Asian matches

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1. It was also agreed that the name for this venture would be AFRO-ASIAN CRICKET CO-OPERATION (AACC). Mr Dalmiya indicated that the need to form another council or association was not required but rather a body to promote and develop cricket from grassroots level in both continents. He also stressed the importance of being self-sustainable and the need to raise funds for the cause at hand.

2. It was decided that there would be 3 games each year with the first three (2005) to be played in Africa, the second three (2006) in Asia and the last three (2007) in Africa. This tournament would be known as the AFRO-ASIAN CUP.

3. The dates of the games in Africa would be August 17th, 19th and 21st . The meeting suggested the first game would be played in Durban and the other two would be played in Pretoria with the opportunity of packaging the tickets for the last two matches as a precaution against a dead-rubber match.

4. The team from Asia would comprise of players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and the team from Africa would comprise of players from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. This was being done in light of the ODI status accorded to these games by the International Cricket Council as well as for commercial reasons. It was also recorded that all ICC Rules and Regulations (including the new ones) would apply for the same reasons.

5. It was decided that the host continent would retain 70% of the nett revenue, visiting continent 20% and 10% would be donated to charity; it was however recognized that a central fund would need to be created from the revenue stream to enable the venture to partake in developmental activities.

6. Mr Dalmiya, on behalf of the ACC, and with concurrence of ACA, offered to co-ordinate all commercial arrangements for the tournaments and this was unanimously agreed to in light of the advantages at hand. The other arrangements at ground-level would be co-ordinated between Mr Cassim Sulimann (Ag. CEO - ACA) and Mr Ashraful Haq (CEO AACC). The negotiations could be concluded on the best combination of bundling the rights, it was further noted that the leadtime for tendering the first series was too short.

7. It was further suggested that:

a) the slogan for these series be "Cricket for Unity"; and

b) ACA identify and approach a dignitary for the event (e.g. former SA President Nelson Mandela).

8. ACC will be hosting an U19 tournament in Bangladesh in November 2005 ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup 2006. South Africa and Zimbabwe were invited to join India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in a 6-team tournament.

9. A similar invitation to 9. above was extended to South Africa and Zimbabwe for an "A" team tournament in India.

10. Mr Dalmiya also offered to help with coaching camps; he suggested two from U-15, U-17 and U-19 and/or A teams at the various Academies under the ACC as well as umpire development and other development projects.

11. The date of the next meeting was set for July 17th, 2005 at Kolkatta.

Areas to be canvassed at this meeting will include commercial rights, tournament administration (player fees/prize money) and technical issues.

J Dalmiya
Chairman
Afro Asia Cricket Co-operation

P Chingoka
Vice-Chairman
Afro Asia Cricket Co-operation