International Cricket Council, also known as ICC, is a privately owned entity headquartered in UAE, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa, the organization employs approximately 290 individuals and reported $728.5M in revenue as of 2024. The council primarily oversees spectator sports, specifically as the global governing body of cricket.
On March 21, 2026, Qondisa Ngwenya was named CEO and Edward Khoza appointed COO for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup, with the LOC Board highlighting their experience in managing major events, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement for the upcoming tournament. Previously, on March 20, the International Cricket Council addressed the increasing use of artificial intelligence in marketing and advertising by outlining how to apply its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code. This followed news on March 19 that England's preparations for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup experienced a minor setback after skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt departed the side's training camp in South Africa due to family reasons. Earlier, on March 16, the ICC Women's Championship returned for its fourth edition, continuing its role as a qualification pathway and a catalyst for increasing the number of games since its inception in 2014. On March 15, an analysis of the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup revealed that at least one in every ten players, totaling approximately 30, spoke Punjabi, making it one of the most widely shared languages across the tournament.
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International Cricket Council (ICC) offers 18 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. International Cricket Council (ICC)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and bat sports.
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International Cricket Council (ICC)'s revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split International Cricket Council (ICC)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is cricket. For full access to International Cricket Council (ICC)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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International Cricket Council (ICC) sells broadcasting rights of its 15 cricket competitions to 65 companies globally, covering 19 countries. International Cricket Council (ICC)'s rights holders include BBC. International Cricket Council (ICC) currently holds 6 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cricket.
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