Dave Richardson, a former South African wicketkeeper who played 42 Tests, served as ICC CEO during a period of significant change. A qualified lawyer, he oversaw the controversial Big Three restructuring and its subsequent reversal, the launch of the World Test Championship, and the expansion of the T20 World Cup. He brought both cricketing knowledge and legal expertise to the role.
Key Achievements
- •Oversaw the launch of the World Test Championship
- •Managed the expansion of T20 World Cup participation
- •Oversaw successful Cricket World Cups in 2015 (Australia/NZ) and 2019 (England)
- •Introduced new playing conditions including bat size regulations
- •Strengthened the ICC's anti-corruption work with the Anti-Corruption Unit
Controversies
- •Presided over the controversial Big Three restructuring and its reversal
- •The 2019 World Cup final boundary count rule was heavily criticized
- •Revenue distribution disputes between member boards intensified during his tenure