At the ICC’s quarterly meetings, which are set for November 4–7 in Dubai, the contentious topics of mobile gaming rights and the structure of the Under-19 World Cup are anticipated to take center stage. Despite opposition from the World Cricketers Association (WCA), the Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC), which will meet on November 5, will specifically discuss how to manage players’ imaging rights in mobile games.
The ICC claims that the players’ imaging rights belong to their respective boards and would not include the WCA in its proposal to develop a mobile gaming platform, as Cricbuzz originally reported on August 2. However, there is a complex situation involving the retiring players, which will be covered in the meetings.
The CEC will discuss whether to hold the Under 19 World Cup in a Twenty20 or 50-over format. This is a dispute between associate and full members. The Associates want that the Junior World Cups be played in T20 format, whereas the full members are adamant about sticking with the One-Day format. Sixteen teams, plus four associates—Japan, Tanzania, the United States, and Scotland—have advanced to the Under-19 World Cup, which Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host next year. The 50-over format will be used for the upcoming edition.
The inclusion of cricket in multi-sport events, including the Olympics and all continental championships, including the PanAm and South American Games, will be discussed at a presentation by Sanjog Gupta, the new CEO of the ICC, on the organization’s future strategy.
The CEC will also assess the outcomes of the implementation of the stop-clock in Test cricket and discuss the next cycle of the FTP. The CEC is anticipated to be briefed on the ICC’s alleged consideration of a pipeline for match officials, such as referees and umpires, at the Associate level.
If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) submits a submission on the Asia Cup trophy controversy, the ICC is also anticipated to consider it. That issue will probably be discussed at the ICC Board level, though. If PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also leads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is unable to break the impasse and give the trophy to India, the BCCI has stated unequivocally that it will take the matter to the ICC.
However, considering Naqvi’s history of missing ICC meetings, including the Annual Conference, there is some doubt about his participation.
