ICC Board approves Mauritius membership, forms new committees, and takes key decisions on Canada, Sri Lanka, and West Indies.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially welcomed Mauritius as its 111th member following approval by the ICC Board during the Annual Conference held in Edinburgh. The move marks another step in the governing body’s efforts to expand cricket’s global footprint and strengthen the sport’s presence in developing regions.
The inclusion of Mauritius highlights the ICC’s long-term strategy to promote cricket in emerging markets while creating new opportunities for participation, talent development, and infrastructure growth. The latest membership expansion reflects the organization’s commitment to making cricket more accessible across different parts of the world.
Alongside the membership approval, the ICC Board announced the formation of a Governance Review Committee aimed at strengthening governance standards within the sport. The committee will be led by Devajit Saikia of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with Dr Mohammed Moosajee of Cricket South Africa and ICC Independent Director Dr Ros Rivaz serving as members.
The Board also established a new Franchise Leagues Committee to oversee matters related to the rapidly growing franchise cricket ecosystem. The committee will be chaired by Tamim Iqbal of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and includes Dr Rudie van Vuuren of Cricket Namibia, Devajit Saikia of the BCCI, Richard Gould of the England and Wales Cricket Board, and Todd Greenberg of Cricket Australia.
In another significant decision, the ICC approved a loan of USD 12.82 million for Cricket West Indies. The financial support is intended to assist the regional governing body and strengthen its operational and developmental activities.
The conference also addressed several membership-related matters. The ICC Board approved reinstatement conditions for Cricket Canada, outlining the requirements needed before its suspension can be lifted. Until those conditions are fully satisfied, Cricket Canada will remain suspended from ICC membership.
Regarding Sri Lanka Cricket, the Board reviewed progress on proposed constitutional reforms and emphasized the need for elections to be conducted at the earliest opportunity. Until further developments occur, Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to be excluded from representation at ICC Board meetings.
Additionally, the ICC acknowledged the appointment of the newly elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president as the country’s Full Member Director. Meanwhile, France Cricket was placed on notice for violations of ICC Membership Criteria, signaling further scrutiny of its compliance obligations.