Malcolm Speed, a former CEO of Cricket Australia and the Australian Football League, served as ICC CEO during a transformative period. He oversaw the establishment of the ICC's Dubai headquarters, the implementation of anti-corruption measures, and significant governance reforms. He was known for his forthright approach to difficult issues.
Key Achievements
- •Oversaw the ICC's relocation to Dubai
- •Strengthened the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU)
- •Implemented the ICC Code of Conduct more rigorously
- •Expanded the ICC's commercial operations significantly
- •Introduced the 15-degree bowling action tolerance threshold in 2004
- •Managed the complex politics of the 2003 World Cup in South Africa
Controversies
- •The 2003 World Cup controversies including Zimbabwe's political situation and England's refusal to play there
- •The Darrell Hair ball-tampering incident involving Pakistan in 2006
- •The failed Super Sub experiment in ODIs
- •Accused of heavy-handedness in dealing with member boards