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Due to scheduling issues, the International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive committee (CEC) is not in favour of the inclusion of cricket in the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2014 to take place in Glasgow.

The CEC recently held a meeting in South Africa.

With the current Future Tours Programme (FTP) due to conclude in May 2012, the concept of an alternative structure to bilateral tours, including the possibility of an enhanced Test championship, was further discussed at length by the CEC. This is very much a work-in-progress and will continue to be explored at future meetings including the one in Perth next month.

There was also a general discussion on the issue of Test cricket with Members acknowledging the need to find ways in which this format of the game can be protected and promoted.

On day two of the meeting there was a workshop led by a strategic facilitator from Ernst & Young South Africa. This interactive forum has started a process to establish a number of key aims, objectives and challenges that will then feed into other decision-making forums including the ICC board.

The ICC says that this process is designed to help all the Members, as well as the ICC itself, to shape their long-term thinking and plans for international cricket in a cohesive and mutually beneficial way.

The session included discussions on the various formats of international cricket, the opportunities and challenges of the changing landscape, competitive balance and promotion.

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat says, “As a sport, cricket faces challenges and tensions at international level. But it also enjoys wonderful strengths. For this group it is vital that we work together for the good of the game around the world. This workshop highlighted people’s concerns and hopes for the game and will hopefully in time help us develop a long-term response that will make our strong sport even stronger.”

(Source: Indiantelevision.com)