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[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Sources: Afghanistan will not be sanctioned as realisation sets in that women’s cricket is unlikely to restart there any time soon under Taliban rule.

It is unlikely to be discussed at the ICC's AGM as the issue hits the backburner @ForbesSports

https://t.co/ImniOzlv3E

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

A report on some main issues at next month's ICC AGM @ForbesSports

*The revenue distribution model heavily favouring India likely to pass
*USA Cricket set to avoid sanctions amid governance turmoil
* A single tier of membership will again be proposed

https://t.co/mfEKc1d1l7

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

How do power grabs affect the smaller cricket nations? After the 'Big 3' fiasco, Japan had its ICC entry level programme for under 12s cut.

But despite that, they've pushed ahead with Japan now eyeing a spot at next year's T20 World Cup @ForbesSports

https://t.co/CdX9s68nmf

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Test cricket is thriving for Australia/England/India. And there are plans to help smaller nations by reviving the high performance programme.

But it's not enough for Tests to prosper unless Ind/Aus/Eng take less of the ICC revenue share @ForbesSports

https://t.co/4yPYPgzGPF

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

The ICC's contentious proposed revenue sharing model is the main issue ahead of the important Chief Executives' Committee election.

There are 9 candidates for 3 Associate Member spots, including ex-ICC high performance manager Richard Done @ForbesSports

https://t.co/C6otgnYE8Q

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Heartening to hear that Zimbabwe are finally set to play Tests vs England. As I reported recently, Zimbabwe Cricket boss Tavengwa Mukuhlani started an ICC working group to seek more Test opportunities for the likes of Zimbabwe/Afghanistan/Ireland

https://t.co/NDp6LILhU9

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Think crowds for Pakistan Test will be solid - optimal time of yr

The JL fallout only partly to blame for poor WI Test crowd. Other reasons: mediocre opponent, lack of marketing/local coverage, mid-week start/early in the season - as I wrote at the time https://t.co/PPyd1getys

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Chatted to ex-ICC/PCB boss Ehsan Mani, who believed Full Members should receive equal amounts of ICC's revenue share - Associates should get 30% @ForbesSports

"There's no strategic thinking about the development of the global game. There's no vision."

https://t.co/RI6Ohxz561

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Ireland need more ICC funding to regularly play Test cricket - they currently receive just 2% of the ICC's financial pie @ForbesSports

"If India's got no one to play apart from the top two or three...you can't call it a global sport" - Cricket Ireland

https://t.co/RzuY0jjXzS

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Ireland star quick Josh Little will be rested from the one-off Test v England after his IPL stint. It's another blow for Test cricket.

"He's played just two out of 23 days for us...that's not sustainable from an investment point of view," Cricket Ireland

https://t.co/AvUTGreu5l

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Sources: USA Cricket is set to be 'put on notice' by the ICC amid ongoing turmoil ahead of Major League Cricket's launch.

Suspension and ultimately expulsion as an ICC member can ensue. Report for @ForbesSports

https://t.co/gPem8ZRzGf

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Repost of my exclusive report for @ForbesSports on gambling sponsorship being allowed on playing attire & equipment in international bilateral cricket. Especially strange timing in a week where the EPL announced restrictions on sports betting sponsorships

https://t.co/FlFz9wQtWT

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Gambling sponsorships on playing attire and equipment will now be permitted in international bilateral matches, heightening the spectre of sports betting in cricket. But will continue to be prohibited at ICC events @ForbesSports

https://t.co/M2i5UMaVuK

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Sources: Major League Cricket - the new cashed-up T20 league in the US - has been sanctioned by the ICC & approved by USA Cricket. The 3-week tournament in July had been in doubt amid a dispute between league organisers and USA cricket @ForbesSports

https://t.co/5w6VJV9jk2

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Golden era for Western Australia reminiscent of their legendary late ‘90s teams.

Blueprint for their success:

*continuity and developing local talent
*camaraderie
*embracing pressure

https://t.co/Q1Y9h7m60K

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Enjoyed chatting to effervescent WA offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli, who has had a breakout season having only seriously taken up spin four years ago. He talked about relishing bowling on the pace-friendly WACA surface and mentorship from Ashton Agar

https://t.co/kInJ2EeQka

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Important upcoming ICC meetings. Topics:

*A new revenue distribution model. Will the BCCI want more of the financial pie?

*Afghanistan’s Full Membership likely secure

*A push for more Tests to be included in the FTP

Reporting with @OsmanSamiuddin

https://t.co/wBB6XCzX3R

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Chatted to WA Cricket boss Christina Matthews, who opened up on the WACA's redevelopment - set to finish in late '25 - & the future of Test cricket there. She hopes to carve out an annual Perth Test in mid-December starting next summer against Pakistan

https://t.co/QvjroTtG6N

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

What a finish. Incredible knock from Williamson.

Been some great Tests recently. As I reported, there is an ICC working group looking at the FTP, specifically on creating more Test opportunities.

Hopefully more countries will play more Tests #NZvSL

https://t.co/NDp6LILhU9

[Tristan Lavalette @trislavalette]

Afghanistan's ICC Full Membership is not in jeopardy right now even though developing women's cricket remains in grave doubt under Taliban rule. Cricket Australia remains the only board to have acted on the issue

Reporting with @OsmanSamiuddin

https://t.co/4pPyyd30q4