The ICC's Misguided Crusade Against Cricket's Human Side The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent a letter to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), alleging that Ben Stokes' retirement announcement was broadcast in contravention of their minimum standards for players' and match officials' areas.
This move raises questions about the ICC's priorities, its understanding of the sport, and the human element that makes cricket so compelling. The controversy centers around Article 2. 2.
11 of the PMOA minimum standards, which prohibits fixed or temporary video cameras within dressing rooms used by teams for broadcasting video or audio footage.