Malcolm Speed
Malcolm Speed
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Malcolm Speed is a former Australian cricket administrator who served as the Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from 2003 to 2012.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: August 9, 1954
Died: Not applicable
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Australian
Cricket Administrator
Early Life and Background
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Malcolm Speed was born in Melbourne, Australia. His early life and background are not well-documented, but it is known that he developed a strong interest in cricket at an early age.
Speed's involvement in the sport began as a player, but he eventually transitioned to administration. He worked his way up through the ranks, holding various positions within Australian cricket before being appointed as the Chief Executive of Cricket Australia (CA) in 1996.
Major Accomplishments
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During Speed's tenure as Chief Executive of CA, he played a key role in shaping the sport's future. Some of his notable achievements include:
Implementing the Big Bash League, a Twenty20 franchise competition that has become a huge success.
Introducing the Australian Women's Cricket team to international competitions.
Notable Works or Actions
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As Chief Executive of CA, Speed was instrumental in negotiating broadcasting rights and sponsorship deals. He also played a key role in resolving disputes between players and administrators.
One notable controversy during his tenure was the 2005-06 Australian cricket season, which saw several high-profile disputes between players and coaches. Speed's efforts to resolve these issues were widely praised.
Impact and Legacy
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Malcolm Speed's impact on cricket has been significant. He played a key role in shaping the sport's future, introducing new competitions and formats that have helped to grow its global reach.
Speed's legacy extends beyond his achievements as an administrator. He was also a passionate advocate for women's cricket, recognizing the importance of promoting the sport among female players and fans.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Malcolm Speed is widely quoted or remembered for several reasons:
His leadership during times of crisis, such as the 2005-06 Australian cricket season.
His vision for the future of cricket, which has helped to shape the sport's global direction.
* His commitment to promoting women's cricket and recognizing its importance in growing the sport.
Quotes by Malcolm Speed
The effect of this decision is that the FTP is binding on all of the members of ICC, including BCCI. Any attempt by a member to amend it unilaterally without the consent of the ICC executive board is invalid.
The chief executives of the Australia and South Africa boards and I will come back with recommendations for a change, if any, to the ICC anti-racism policy during the April 30 meeting.
You will appreciate that BCCI and ICC are on a collision course and that the consequences for world cricket are of great significance.
The ICC requires clean cricket venues free of advertising signage to protect the rights of our sponsors.
For the past three years at least, we've been asked that players be allowed not to comply with their agreements with Zimbabwe, or that cricket not be played in Zimbabwe,
Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock have been given an enviable number of options to cover all match circumstances.
ICC position has been consistent: we say to governments that we don't take decisions based on political judgments - we expect governments to do that.
The awards provide an opportunity for all players, umpires and teams to be recognized and one of the key strengths of the system we have in place is that this recognition comes from respected voices within the game.
