ICC Chief Executive David Richardson addressing the press in Dubai. Pic twitter@icc[/caption]Internet Desk: Finally ICC withdraws two tier test system in their Chief Executive Committee meeting running in Dubai. After strong opposition from BCCI along with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe cricket boards, ICC was forced to take the decision at the very beginning of the CEC meeting.
“There was a significant compromise and it was subsequently decided to withdraw the two-tier proposal," a chief executive told today.
ICC was needed a three fourth support or at least support from seven full members of the CEC. Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and West Indies had their support for the new format, which fell short. ICC finally succeeded to make them understand of the real problem behind the proposed system.
According to the new system proposed by 72% of the players of test playing nations, seven top teams will be under tier1, other teams will be under tier2.
“I am thankful to the members of the ICC who understood our viewpoint and agreed to take this proposal off the table. We want to grow the game and take it to new pastures and will not allow any step which can shrink the popularity and development of the game,” said Anurag Thakur.
It was learnt that BCCI CEO Rahul Johri thanked the ICC for understanding their point of view.
The ICC statement following the meeting on Wednesday was vague. The ICC chief executive David Richardson said "significant progress" had been made at the two-day workshop where chief executives had discussed how to improve the quality of bilateral cricket.
Without saying the two-tier proposal was off the table, Richardson said any new model would be put in place only from 2019, when broadcast deals are renewed by the Full Members.
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