ICC Departments

The Anti-corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) is mandated to address both the prevention and investigation of corruption within international cricket. It does this through the Chairman who reports directly to the ICC CEO. Its main roles in maintaining the integrity of cricket are to assist the ICC Code of Conduct Commission and the members of the ICC in the eradication of conduct of a corrupt nature and to provide a professional and permanent security infrastructure to act as a long term deterrent to such conduct. The Regional Security Managers attached to the ACSU are each assigned to cover two full member countries. They enforce the various protocols established by the Code of Conduct Commission, such as limiting access to dressing rooms and player only areas to authorized staff and managing any breaches. The RSM's also work closely with the respective cricket Boards to ensure the delivery of the player education and awareness programme.

The Commercial department is responsible for marketing, negotiating and managing the commercial rights owned and controlled by the ICC. The department is divided into four areas: Events, Media Rights Services, Sponsorship Services and Business Development. It works closely with the international media industry and partners with major global corporations to deliver outstanding, memorable events and to optimize the ICC commercial rights and properties for the benefit of ICC Members. The ICC commercial rights are primarily derived from staging international cricket events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC World Twenty 20 and include television and radio broadcasting, sponsorship, merchandise and new media rights. The revenues generated from licensing these rights are used to fund ICC operations and to assist ICC Members in nurturing the development of cricket throughout the world.

The Cricket Operations Department The Cricket Operations Department provides administrative services to the playing and officiating of the game at international level - the heart of the game. This department works with member countries to coordinate the tour and match programmes - and ensures they are managed by independent, qualified umpires and match referees. The umpires and referees Department is responsible for the selection, appointment, assessment and professional development of match officials for all international cricket. The department is also responsible for all the logistical arrangements for their travel, accommodation and clothing - in conjunction with Home Boards who host the matches. Professional development programmes, video analysis assessment, support and training aim to produce the best people to supervise international cricket matches and events.

Cricket Operations also coordinates the implementation of all the regulations pertaining to the playing of the game, particularly the Playing Conditions, the Code of Conduct, as well as regulations relating to illegal bowling actions, clothing, equipment, pitches and venues. This department brings together the stakeholders of the game and meets regularly with their representatives to create a fair and competitive cricket environment best suited to highest levels of performance.

The ICC Development Department is responsible for developing cricket into a truly global sport by further fostering the game in the ICC's now 95 Associate and Affiliate Member countries, and beyond. The Program is delivered through five Regional offices; namely Africa, Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific and Europe. Regional focus areas with Members include - but are not limited to - cricket education (including coaching, umpiring and administration), equipment provision, resources and promotional materials, facility development, elite player programs , junior and schools' development, and the coordination of Regional tournament structures for men, women and junior players. The Development team is responsible for the running of the ICC's four day first-class competition, the Intercontinental Cup, and the ICC World Cricket League (WCL). The WCL provides all ICC Associate and Affiliate members with the opportunity to compete in the World Cup every four years by progression by performance through Regional and Global divisions. The Development Department is also responsible for the ICC High Performance Program (HPP) which helps leading Associate Members prioritise strategies for their own high performance programs, player development pathways and administrative structures which are directed at improving the on-field performances of their national teams, at both senior and Under 19 levels.

The HR and Admin department as well as providing HR support in terms of Recruitment, Development, Employee Benefits and Employee Relations, also provide other support services to the ICC in terms of IT, Facilities, Travel, Insurance and administrative duties. The purpose of the department is to ensure the ICC functions as a professional organisation.

The Legal Department provides a broad range of legal services to all ICC departments. The Department consists of three specialised sports lawyers and one legal PA.  The department aims to satisfy the organisations's legal needs in-house, in a professional and timely manner, thus saving the organisation considerable external legal fees. Where necessary, external specialist advice is sought to augment in-house expertise. The departments strives to strike a balance between protecting the interests of the ICC at all times and providing prompt, practical and commercially sound advice to those who need it. The work of the department includes; drafting and management of commercial contracts; management and protection of ICC intellectual property; dispute resolution; drafting and management of ICC rules and regulations; managing player disciplinary matters; company secretarial services; management of external lawyers and also providing first hand legal advice to the Chief Executive, the ICC and IDI Board, the ICC Committees and,where requested, ICC Members.

The Media and Communications department has a number of responsibilities within the ICC including, monitoring daily media output on all formats of cricket in various forms of the media - web, print, audio and broadcast. The department is the public face of the ICC - the department provide all media outlets with information on the organisation and also respond to all forms of public and media enquiries. The Media and Communications department is also responsible for media managing all of the ICC events as well as leadership on public affairs issues, the management of ICC publications and website; and promotion of ICC initiatives and events.

The Member Services department is the focal point for the delivery of the ICC's commitment to excellent service to the sport, Members and other stakeholders through the development and implementation of relevant programmes, platforms and initiatives and the maintenance of strong partnerships within and outside cricket. This includes management of anti-doping and anti-racism programmes; development and delivery of sport education resources for coaches, officials and administrators; provision of targeted business support to Members; liaison with Members, other sporting bodies and the Olympic Movement; staging of specialist forums, seminars and conducting of research.