Ehsan Mani Quotes (19 Quotes)

All test playing countries, including England, have given a binding commitment to each other that political considerations would not be a factor when reviewing playing obligations and this commitment was discussed during the meeting.

This award shows they have done so by upholding the traditional values of the game.

brand of aggressive batting thrilled crowds and television audiences alike and his success is reflected in the number of votes he finished ahead of his nearest rival in the poll.

The Zimbabwe team has demonstrated in recent series that it is not in a position to be competitive in Test cricket and its decision to withdraw from its commitments over the next 12 months helps protect the integrity of the international game.

This meeting is an important opportunity for the directors from across our membership base to guide the direction of international cricket on a range of major issues.

There should be a clear rest period for players. The cricket boards must manage cricket and players but they do manage to fill in with some match or the other.

India's love for cricket is enormous and the supporters here deserve a world class tournament. The Champions Trophy is that world-class event this country has been craving. And with a new format that should ensure every match will feature a huge amount of intensity, this tournament promises to be the best Champions Trophy yet.

Don't kid yourself. Australia have never won this tournament before and are determined to win this one. They will send their best team.

We have no knowledge of any country not sending its best team. In fact, all member countries are committed to send their best teams available for the championship.

The ICC has decided under a rotation policy that every third World Cup would be held in Asia. In 2011 it's the turn of Australia to host the event but they've not yet decided on what to do. If they say no then Asia can bid for the tournament.

India has shown its interest and so has Pakistan. But personally if possible I would like to see the 2011 World Cup being hosted jointly by the four Asian Test-playing nations - Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It would be something to look forward to and give the game a big boost.

I wouldn't like to speculate on how much money it would cost us, but I know it would be substantial.

We all took positions in the council and argued for the cause. Politics and difference of opinion had surfaced during some discussions. However, all the members took part in the discussions and aired their views by restraining themselves within the bounda

The papers and documents regarding the World Cup have just been sent to Cricket Australia. We have not set any deadlines (regarding the host country) but we know that the Australian board would soon let us know of their decision.

The six-year cycle will give an opportunity for associate members to play with the full-member countries.

How can we overrule the decision of a court and that is why we cannot grant him permission to resume cricket activities.

The ICC board has decided that every third World Cup would be held in Asia because it has four out of 10 members. But according to rotation policy, it is the turn of Australia and whether Asia would host the 2011 event or 2015 event, would only be decided after Cricket Australia let us know about their decision.

The tax exemption was an important factor in determining the location for this event and the Indian Government's decision is a massive boost to the game of cricket all over the world.

Very few people in the history of the game, either players or administrators, can be said to have changed the game but Kerry Packer can rightly be considered someone who did just that.