John Reid

ICC Media Release December 22, 1999

In view of inaccurate information regarding the appointment of John Reid as ICC referee for the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka next February/March, the ICC today issued the following statement:

"John Reid was invited by ICC to referee the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pakistan early next year. After the appointment was made in late November, Mr Reid was notified of a very important engagement in Auckland that required his attendance.

The date of the engagement coincided with the ODI's in Pakistan and as Mr Reid was unable to make himself available for the duration of the series, ICC withdrew his nomination in early December.

"This decision was taken by ICC prior to any communication from Pakistan on the suitability of Mr Reid.

The request by the Pakistan Cricket Board was not considered by ICC, as there is no provision within ICC regulations for a country to appeal against the appointment of a referee.

"ICC is in the process of identifying a replacement referee who will be available for the duration of the Pakistan v Sri Lanka series."

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