ICC rejects Wisden opinion

ICC Media Release April 1, 1999

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Mr David Richards today rejected criticism of the functioning of ICC and of Mr Dalmiya's leadership of the world body.

"One of Mr Dalmiya's main achievements has been persuading the countries of the need for a united International response to the allegations of match fixing."

"In January countries established the ICC Code of Conduct Commission. Its role is to oversee and co-ordinate the investigation by member countries. The ACB recently conducted a thorough investigation arising from the Waugh/Warne allegations, while the Pakistan Government judicial enquiry is nearing completion. Both enquiries will be reviewed by the Commission. The terms of reference for the ICC Code of Conduct Commission were announced in January and the composition of the panel will be finalised by the end of April."

"During Mr Dalmiya's term of office a new corporate structure of ICC has seen countries directly involved in the decision making process of International cricket."

"Mr Dalmiya masterminded the commercial success of the 1998 Wills International Cup, which has generated significant funds for the ambitious ICC development program to globalise the game." Mr Richards concluded.

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