Malcolm Speed Great Quotations

The passion that India has for the game is greater than any other country has for any sport. Factor in the billion-plus population and an economy growing by 7 to 8%?and what that means for the value of TV rights, advertising and sponsorship?and you understand the commercial power of India.

With greater certainty regarding the place of ICC events in the calendar, the ICC and its members are now in a position to continue their discussions over the introduction of a six-year program.

You will appreciate that BCCI and ICC are on a collision course and that the consequences for world cricket are of great significance.