ICC undecided on World Test Championships
The International Cricket Council’s plans to hold the inaugural world
Test championships in 2013 came unstuck on Tuesday over the commercial
viability of the event. The ICC’s executive board, which met in Dubai
over the last two days, failed to confirm if the championship will
replace the originally scheduled Champions Trophy one-day tournament in
England.
The ICC will discuss the financial implications of replacing a
one-day event with a Test championship with its official broadcaster,
ESPN Star Sports, before arriving at a decision.
“The executive board confirmed their preference to host an ICC Test
championship in 2013, but recognised the significant commercial
challenge in trying to replace the Champions Trophy,” “Without the
support and consent of the ICC’s broadcast partner, ESPN Star Sports,
the financial implications on the members and the development of the
game would be significant.” ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat, hoped the
event would go ahead in 2013.
AFP
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