The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed its scheduled board meetings that were set to take place from March 25–27 in Doha, Qatar, citing the ongoing situation in the region.
The decision was communicated to member nations on Saturday, the eve of the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. According to the ICC, the postponement was unavoidable given the current circumstances in the Middle East.
While the meetings are expected to be rescheduled sometime in April, a confirmed date has not yet been announced. Sources indicate that the ICC is currently looking for an alternative venue within Asia to host the gathering.
The Doha meetings were meant to bring together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members, and senior leadership as part of the organization’s regular governance calendar. The assembly had been planned as a key opportunity to discuss important matters affecting both the present and future of the global game.
When the ICC first announced Qatar as the host country on February 22, it highlighted the nation’s growing involvement in cricket and its broader sports infrastructure. The governing body said its collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and the Qatar Olympic Committee had led to “remarkable progress” for the sport in recent years.
Meanwhile, several ICC officials are expected to be present in Ahmedabad for the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
Ahmedabad is the home city of ICC Chair Jay Shah, and the match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Among those expected to attend the final is Roger Twose, chairman of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), with New Zealand competing for the title.
Other notable attendees include Tavengwa Mukuhlani, chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), and Dr. Mohammed Moosajee, chairman of Cricket South Africa (CSA), along with several other board representatives.
However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam is not expected to attend, as he is believed to be in Melbourne. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi will also not be present.