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2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Where is the headquarter of ICC(International Cricket Council)?

A	Sydney
B	Lords
C	Delhi
D	Dubai

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The ICC has its headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ICC has 108 member nations currently: 12 Full Members that play Test matches, and 96 Associate Members.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since India had the largest viewership for the game amongst the cricket-playing nations and the largest market in the cricketing world the game’s centre of gravity shifted to South Asia. This shift was symbolized by the shifting of the ICC headquarters from London to tax-free Dubai.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the country’s cricket governing body, is headquartered at Cricket centre at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-4: -Incumbent New Zealand administrator Greg Barclay was elected Chairman on 24 November 2020.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ICC is the global governing body for cricket. Representing 108 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and works with our members to grow the sport. The ICC is also responsible for the staging of all ICC Events.

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