The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. The ICC represents 106 players from five regions around the globe. It governs and administers the game and works together with its members to develop the sport.
The ICC is responsible for the ICC Code of Conduct and playing conditions as well as other ICC regulations. All match officials who officiate at international matches that are sanctioned by the ICC are appointed by the ICC. It coordinates anti-corruption and match-fixing efforts through the Anti-Corruption Unit.
The ICC’s long-term goal is for cricket to be the most popular sport in the world. The ICC aims for more entertaining, competitive, and meaningful cricket for both players and fans. A key objective is to increase international cricket’s competitiveness and provide more opportunities for people from all walks of the world to enjoy the game.
ICC promotes cricket through engaging and exciting global events, as well as attracting new and varied fans and long-term commercial partnerships. All ICC events are also managed by the ICC.
Indian Cricket
The English colonialists of the late 1700s brought cricket to India. Calcutta Cricket Club was founded in 1792 by Europeans. Indians began to play the game, and it became a popular sport in Bombay. In 1928, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established. India made its Test debut in 1932.
India had a Test series win against Pakistan, New Zealand, and England, and they turned the corner against New Zealand in 1967-68. India was recognized as a powerful force in 1971 when they beat England and the West Indies in their backyard. This feat was not expected by many.
India defeated West Indies twice to win the 1983 World Cup, as one-day cricket began to be more popular. Another spectacular performance by India in Australia was followed by the 1985 World Championship of Cricket.
India continues to produce world-class talent in both the batting and bowling areas. After the rain-slowed final, India was declared the joint winner in 2002. Fans will remember the 2007 ICC World T20 in South Africa fondly because they beat Pakistan under MS Dhoni in the final to become champions in the inaugural edition.
Two years later, India was the No.1 Test team in the world. This was due to India’s consistent performance in all formats. They maintained their dominance at the top until August 2011. They won the World Cup final against Sri Lanka that year and became the first host to ever win the most important trophy. After Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni was the second Indian captain to win the World Cup. This led to huge celebrations in India.
Dhoni once again helmed as India beat hosts England by five runs and lifted the ICC Champions Trophy. India proved their adaptability when it won the Asia Cup 2016 in Singapore. The tournament was played in T20I format for the first time, and the Men in Blue were unbeaten throughout.