Talking about the future of the game, the former ICC President said that the game needs to grow in the United States and Africa, and instead of the 11 percent share that has been allocated to them in the next cycle, the global associates deserve at least 30 percent of the share.

“I would have put $20-30 million into the U.S. You also need to grow the game in Africa; that’s the future. I think the global game (Associates) should have been allocated at least 30 percent (instead of 11 percent). That’s the only way to globalize the game. You have to give countries enough resources to not only develop their players but to pay them a fair amount, especially with the IPL and other T20 leagues targeting players,” he added.

“It’s not the BCCI (India’s governing body). There are benefits to Indian companies to advertise in the ICC events and worldwide. India is not playing on its own; they are playing against other members. It’s a two-way street,” he further explained.

The former PCB chairman urged the directors of the ICC to stand up to India and introspect about the future of the game, considering they are the guardians of the game.

“Unfortunately, there’s no appetite for countries to stand up to India. The governance review, which was discussed when I was on board, has gone quiet. I don’t think there should be more than 12 board members, and at least seven of them should be independent directors. The directors of the ICC need to stand up and look at where they are taking this game. They are guardians of the international game. They don’t act like that sometimes,” he signed off.