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	\| leader_name3 = [[Wasim Khan]]		\| leader_name3 = [[Wasim Khan]]
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	* [[ICC Awards]]		* [[ICC Awards]]
			* [[Cricket at the Olympics]]
	* [[Cricket at the Commonwealth Games]]		* [[Cricket at the Commonwealth Games]]
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	==History==		==History==
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	=== 1909–1963 – Imperial Cricket Conference ===		=== 1909–1963 – Imperial Cricket Conference ===

	On 30 November 1907, [[Abe Bailey]], the President of South African Cricket Association, wrote a letter to the [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]'s (MCC, England) secretary, [[Francis Lacey]]. Bailey suggested the formation of an 'Imperial Cricket Board'. In the letter, he suggested that the board would be responsible for formulation of rules and regulations which will govern the international matches between the three members: Australia, England and South Africa. Bailey, wanted to host a Triangular Test series between the participant countries in South Africa. Australia rejected the offer. However, Bailey did not lose hope. He saw an opportunity of getting the three members together during ~~the~~ Australia's tour of England in 1909. After continued lobbying and efforts, Bailey was successful.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/history-of-icc/1909-1963\|title=International Cricket Council\|website=www.icc-cricket.com\|language=en\|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref>		On 30 November 1907, [[Abe Bailey]], the President of the South African Cricket Association, wrote a letter to the [[Marylebone Cricket Club]]'s (MCC, England) secretary, [[Francis Lacey]]. Bailey suggested the formation of an 'Imperial Cricket Board'. In the letter, he suggested that the board would be responsible for the formulation of rules and regulations which will govern the international matches between the three members: Australia, England and South Africa. Bailey, wanted to host a Triangular Test series between the participant countries in South Africa. Australia rejected the offer. However, Bailey did not lose hope. He saw an opportunity of getting the three members together during Australia's tour of England in 1909. After continued lobbying and efforts, Bailey was successful.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/history-of-icc/1909-1963\|title=International Cricket Council\|website=www.icc-cricket.com\|language=en\|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref>

	On 15 June 1909, representatives from [[English cricket team\|England]], [[Australian cricket team\|Australia]] and [[South African cricket team\|South Africa]] met at [[Lord's]] and founded the ''Imperial Cricket Conference''. A month later, a second meeting between the three members was held. The rules were agreed amongst the nations, and the first ever Tri-Test series was decided to be held in England in 1912.<ref name=":0"/>		On 15 June 1909, representatives from [[English cricket team\|England]], [[Australian cricket team\|Australia]] and [[South African cricket team\|South Africa]] met at [[Lord's]] and founded the ''Imperial Cricket Conference''. A month later, a second meeting between the three members was held. The rules were agreed upon amongst the nations, and the first-ever Tri-Test series was decided to be held in England in 1912.<ref name=":0"/>

	In 1926, [[West Indian cricket team\|West Indies]], [[New Zealand cricket team\|New Zealand]] and [[Indian cricket team\|India]] were elected as Full Members, doubling the number of Test-playing nations to six. After the formation of [[Pakistan]] in 1947, it was given [[Test status]] in 1952, becoming the seventh Test-playing nation. In May 1961 South Africa left the Commonwealth and therefore lost membership.<ref name=":0"/>		In 1926, [[West Indian cricket team\|West Indies]], [[New Zealand cricket team\|New Zealand]] and [[Indian cricket team\|India]] were elected as Full Members, doubling the number of Test-playing nations to six. After the formation of [[Pakistan]] in 1947, it was given [[Test status]] in 1952, becoming the seventh Test-playing nation. In May 1961 South Africa left the Commonwealth and therefore lost membership.<ref name=":0"/>
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	=== 1964–1988 – International Cricket Conference ===		=== 1964–1988 – International Cricket Conference ===

	In 1964, the ICC agreed ~~upon including~~ the non-Test playing countries. The following year, the ICC changed its name to the International Cricket Conference. The [[US]], [[Ceylon]] and [[Fiji]] were admitted as Associates, a new class of ~~member~~.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/history-of-icc/1964-1988\|title=International Cricket Council\|website=www.icc-cricket.com\|language=en\|access-date=12 July 2018}}</ref>		In 1964, the ICC agreed to include the non-Test playing countries. The following year, the ICC changed its name to the International Cricket Conference. The [[US]], [[Ceylon]] and [[Fiji]] were admitted as Associates, a new class of members.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/the-icc/history-of-icc/1964-1988\|title=International Cricket Council\|website=www.icc-cricket.com\|language=en\|access-date=12 July 2018}}</ref>

	In 1968, [[Denmark]], [[Bermuda]], [[Netherlands]], and [[East Africa]] were admitted as Associates, while South Africa had still not applied to rejoin the ICC.		In 1968, [[Denmark]], [[Bermuda]], [[Netherlands]], and [[East Africa]] were admitted as Associates, while South Africa had still not applied to rejoin the ICC.
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	==See also==		==See also==
	~~{{Portal\|Cricket}}~~
	* [[Association of Cricket Officials]]		* [[Association of Cricket Officials]]
	* [[Federation of International Cricketers' Associations]]		* [[Federation of International Cricketers' Associations]]
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*{{Wiktionary-inline\|International Cricket Council}}
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	* {{Official\|https://www.icc-cricket.com/}}		* {{Official\|https://www.icc-cricket.com/}}

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	{{International Sports Federations}}		{{International Sports Federations}}
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