ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions
March 9, 2026 10:25 am
The key meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) scheduled for March 25-27 has been postponed due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
The decision was shared with member nations on Saturday, ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final, in a press release.
‘‘The ICC’s support of and collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and Olympic Committee, Cricket in Qatar has fuelled remarkable progress for the sport in recent years,’’ the ICC had said.
The Doha meetings were aimed to bring together the ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members, and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s regular governance calendar.
The meeting was considered vital to discuss the important matters regarding the present and future of the global game.
Although the meetings are likely to be rescheduled for a date in April, an exact date has not been announced yet.
Meanwhile, there is no immediate information confirming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam’s attendance at the meeting, as he is believed to be in Melbourne.
Additionally, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Moshsin Naqvi, will not be present.
Meanwhile, a host of ICC officials also attended the final in Ahmedabad, the home city of Jay Shah, the chair of the ICC.
India lifted the T20 World Cup for a record third time after defeating New Zealand by 95 runs.
Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah starred for the Men in Blue in the final.
Source: A Sports
--Agencies
