BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has been appointed Chair of the newly-constituted Governance Review Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC), as the global body wrapped up its Annual Conference in Edinburgh on 15 July. In the same session, Mauritius was formally inducted as the ICC's 111th member, marking a further expansion of cricket's global footprint.

New Board Sub-Committees Constituted

The ICC Board approved the formation of two key sub-committees to oversee critical areas of the global game. Saikia's Governance Review Committee will include Dr. Mohammed Moosajee of Cricket South Africa and Dr. Ros Rivaz, an ICC Independent Director, as fellow members.

A separate Franchise Leagues Committee has also been established, chaired by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President and former men's captain Tamim Iqbal. Its membership spans five boards: Saikia (BCCI), Dr. Rudie van Vuuren (Cricket Namibia), Richard Gould (England and Wales Cricket Board), and Todd Greenberg (Cricket Australia).

Mauritius Inducted as 111th ICC Member

The admission of Mauritius represents another step in cricket's push into emerging markets. 'The addition of Mauritius reflects the ICC's commitment to expanding cricket's reach, strengthening its presence in emerging markets, and creating greater opportunities for participation and development across the world,' the ICC said in its official statement.

Financial and Compliance Decisions

The Board approved a USD 12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies (CWI) to support the board's operations — one of the more significant financial interventions the ICC has made for a Full Member in recent years.

On Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the ICC acknowledged progress toward a revised Constitution but reiterated that elections must be held at the earliest. SLC will continue to be barred from representation at ICC Board meetings. The board is currently run by a nine-member transformation committee after the government removed its previous office bearers.

Cricket Canada, suspended last month over serious breaches of membership obligations — particularly on governance and financial compliance — received a set of formal 'Reinstatement Conditions' that must be satisfied before its suspension can be lifted.

Other Administrative Developments

The ICC formally recognised Tamim Iqbal as the BCB's Full Member Director, following his election as BCB President earlier this year. The governing body also placed France Cricket 'On Notice' for breaches of mandatory Membership Criteria — a step that typically precedes more serious action if corrective measures are not taken.

With governance reforms, a new franchise leagues framework, and membership expansion all addressed in a single conference, the Edinburgh session signals a period of structural recalibration for world cricket's governing body.