Malcolm Gray, a former chairman of Cricket Australia, succeeded Jagmohan Dalmiya as ICC president. His tenure was dominated by the aftermath of the match-fixing scandal and the need to establish robust anti-corruption measures. He oversaw the creation of the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) and the controversial 2003 World Cup in South Africa.
Key Achievements
- •Established the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) to combat match-fixing
- •Implemented the ICC Code of Conduct for players and officials
- •Oversaw the introduction of neutral umpires as a permanent feature
- •Moved the ICC headquarters to Monaco for tax-neutral status
Controversies
- •The 2003 World Cup was marred by political controversies, with England refusing to play in Zimbabwe
- •The move to Monaco was criticized as a tax avoidance scheme
- •His appointment was seen as a power grab by the traditional cricket establishment against Dalmiya