ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday expressed its concern over the future of the Kinrara Oval in Malaysia. The ground, which has played host to a number of international cricket events over the last decade, is the home of the Malaysian Cricket Association who were given notice to vacate the venue so it could be redeveloped. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement: “Cricket in Malaysia is flourishing with the number of players in all age groups growing and the ICC welcomes the intervention of the Minister of Youth and Sport and we are hopeful a sustainable solution can be found. The ICC will continue to support Malaysia Cricket and hopes the Kinrara Oval will remain an international cricket venue.” The ICC is the global governing body for cricket. Representing 104 members, the ICC governs and administrates the game and is responsible for the staging of major international tournaments including the ICC World Cup and Women’s World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Men’s and Women’s World T20. The ICC presides over the ICC Code of Conduct which sets the professional standards of discipline for international cricket, playing conditions, bowling reviews and other ICC regulations. The Laws of the game remain under the auspices of the MCC. The ICC Development department works with associate members to improve the quality of international cricket, build better cricket systems, get more people playing cricket and grow the game. Published in Daily Times, October 22nd 2018.