Mon Jan 27 04:40:11 IST 2025: ## Cricket Legend Chappell Slams ICC as “Event Management Company,” Calls for Test Cricket Overhaul
**Sydney, Australia** – Australian cricket icon Ian Chappell has launched a scathing attack on the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing the governing body of prioritizing financial interests over the health of the game. Chappell, in a column for ESPNcricinfo, labeled the ICC an inefficient “event management company” rather than a governing body with the authority to properly manage cricket.
The 81-year-old former captain criticized the ICC’s failure to effectively manage the cricket schedule, blaming the “Big Three” – India, England, and Australia – for their insatiable pursuit of financial gain. He pointed out the irony of these wealthiest nations demanding an even larger share of the revenue despite already receiving a significant portion.
Chappell advocates for a two-tiered Test system with stricter criteria for Test status, arguing that the current system, coupled with the expanding T20 calendar, is detrimental to the sport. He believes that the ICC’s incompetence has led to the current scheduling chaos plaguing international cricket. He ultimately concluded that a competent ICC is merely a pipe dream under the current structure.
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