Malcolm Speed Quotes

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. - Malcolm Speed

For 18 months the ICC have been consistently reviewing the role that Twenty20 cricket could play internationally, and this response indicates there is strong interest from many parts of the cricket world in this type of event. - Malcolm Speed

Cricket is an international game which is played by a diverse range of cultures and communities. Respect for each other is a key component of the game and racist comments have no place in cricket. - Malcolm Speed

But it's a delicate issue and a difficult issue. - Malcolm Speed

Both formats could be played in a number of countries at different times of the year to fit in with the overall demands on international teams. - Malcolm Speed

Australia, Bermuda, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE and the West Indies have indicated their intention to be considered as hosts for an inaugural Twenty20 event while England, Hong Kong, Nepal and Scotland have also expressed an interest in hosting future events. - Malcolm Speed

[The] 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. - Malcolm Speed

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