WICB member appointed to cricket board in Dubai

Former West Indian cricketer and member of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Clive Lloyd, has been appointed to the Dubai Sports City Cricket Advisory Board.



The appointment was announced in a press release from Dubai Sports City, in the United Arab Emirates. The four-man panel that makes up the board will be chaired by former International Cricket Council (ICC) President, Ehsan Mani. The other members are the former ICC President Malcolm Gray and the Chairman of the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, Lord Paul Condon.



The Dubai Sports City Cricket Advisory Board will provide advice and counsel to the management of Dubai Sports City on all matters pertaining to cricket at Dubai Sports City, including matches at the new 25,000 capacity Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the ICC Global Cricket Academy.



“We are honoured that such an eminent group have accepted our invitation to become the first members of the Dubai Sports City Cricket Advisory Board,” said Khalid Al Zarooni, President, Dubai Sports City. “The board members bring a wealth of experience which will provide invaluable insight and guidance to the management team, and help establish Dubai Sports City – the home of the ICC global headquarters – as a prime location for international cricket events and training.”



The role of the Dubai Sports City Cricket Advisory Board will include high-level oversight of all governance, practices and processes. It will also be asked to make recommendations that assist in bringing international cricket to Dubai Sports City, and to work closely with the Emirates Cricket Board to ensure that the United Arab Emirates is well positioned to attract tournaments to the country.