So... the cat is out of the bag, it was after all Indian board behind this all.. Let them pull out then. There will be no one playing in IPL and Indian team won't play international games. One country cannot rule the game or its administration, this is simply non-sense.

I hope and prey that ICC has guts to let India get out of the world cricket. India has corrupted world cricket so much that the future of the game is in jeoperdy. They are bullying all cricket playing countries due to their commercial value in cricket. ICC should ignore it and do the right thing. After all ICC is not a business. It is a governing body for a sport that is loved by millions of people worldwide. Their decisions should be in hte best interest of cricket and not to serve India.

Come on PCB stand up and show guts to portray your reservations instead of communicating to someone in silence. Cricket South Africa thanks for saving cricket, we cricketing fans are with you.

BCCI and India please leave the ICC, this will allow the game to be more fair and less match fixing shaningans where the mafia in Bombay runs the show. No country should have control. India has a political agenda and it must be stopped.

All the other cricket playing countries other than the three bullies should pull out of ICC. Let these three play each other and see how far they can get without the rest.

How greedy can the BCCI get. They are disgusting.

ICC should not back down against the warning of Board of Cricket Control of India. should not be allow any Individual country the status of imperialism cricket is a sport.

Even though I am an Indian, I don't like BCCIs language. I want Cricket to spread to other non-playing countries, not be concentrated in only handful of countries.

This Srinivasan guy is going to eat-up cricket while he is the president of BCCI.

The ICC as it is presently constituted and run needs a great deal of improvement. Hopefully the new proposals will result in a more responsive and accountable structure to run world cricket.

Indian pull out will be of great benefit to world of Cricket. Hope they do.

ICC should throw out BCCI, CA and ECB. They wish to play with each other that they could do outside ICC for eternity. Rest of the Cricket Boards with Associates should draft a democratic, equitable charter for ICC.

It's high time and the right time for the rest of the seven test playing countries and their cricket boards to show absolute unity, faith, dedication, discipline, strength and perseverance against the proposed 'jungle laws' put forward by the three 'big brothers' of cricket to ICC. Unless they do so, they will be treated like "Daleets of Test Playing Countries" for many more years to come. Can they do it? Only time will tell.

It is indeed a great concern for the cricket-loving people. 'Three bigs', the term itself is highly objectionable and improper. In the arena of sports all teams are equal and rankings are enitrely dependent upon their expertise/winnings. If India's contribution to the ICC coffers is more than other cricket playing nations doesn't mean that India or for that matter Aussies or the English should become the 'boss'. It is against the spirit of the game. The threat of India to boycott the next meeting is indeed deplorable. ICC must play the fair game.

@Oz: There is a saying. "jiskee lathi useekee bhains". India contributes roughly 2/3 of ICC's finance. Don't you think ICC will listen to them. If , and when, Pak economy grows and money flows to cricket, they will have clout.

This is simply pathetic. Giving control of cricket to corrupt Indian officials means end of decency and elegance in cricket. If India wants to leave ICC they should be allowed to go. Cricket will certainly not miss India. Indian team's performance outside India is dismal and by no means they can be considered more than a mediocre team. Their ranking is inflated by playing home games. In 2011, they lost every test they played in England and Australia by big margins. Same is going to happen to them in 2014. Their performance in South Africa speaks of team India's mediocrity in both batting and bowling.

Response from most Indian cricket fans to this new stunt from BCCI is completely opposite to what BCCI is trying to pull here. The game of cricket should be bigger than any country. SA showed spine and rejected this outrightly. PCB should show some guts and vote against it.

@Sumant Bhalla: Would giving veto powers to big three and having two tiers with big three immune for relegation make it more representative and responsive

Money talks the rest walk.

India is generating abt. 80% of ICC revenue, but gets only 4% share which is same as all other countries. It is high time that India's share is increased. Other countries who are opposing India's proposal must find ways to increase their revenue instead of depending on revenue generated by India. isn't this fair??

As usual emotional rants from everybody. Indians commenting on this have their axe to grind against Srinivasan. Fact is India brings in 70% of the money, so India is going to ask for a bigger say in the overall scheme of things. Money that BCCI brings in is very critical for ICC and all cricket playing nations. ICC and cricket will be in serious trouble without BCCI.

PCB should utilize this golden opportunity to force india out of world cricket. That will also increase the chances of international teams playing in Pakistan.

Instead of focusing on this they should rather focus on the WC 2015 and finding a better bowler than Ishant Sharma and a one hit wonder opener Rohit Sharma..All said and done India can't produce talent and therefore is trying to blackmail the other boards into accepting their terms. Let BCCI play on its own. we'll see what cricket is without Pak Vs. Ind, they can stick to their IPL and Home ground fixtures. While the rest play real cricket,

I think we are talking about multiple things here. Srinivasan and his team is corrupt, they should be somehow kicked out and be replaced with Dravid and other honest ex-cricketers IMO. In terms of revenue sharing, I don't find fault with BCCI argument, whoever draws sponsors should get major share of revenue, that is the norm everywhere and simple economics. ICC should also invest in spreading the game to other countries and support the game wherever it is loosing popularity.

PCB ought to formulate strategy with the help of other cricket loving nations, to oppose Indian designs to colonize cricket. What a pity, India once a victim of Colonization, now is trying to act as an imperial power! Money hungry people will destroy cricket! Cricket loving nations need to wake up!

Throw out India!!! Your players will not get money to buy kit.

Why big 3 (India, England & Australia) alone will bear the cost of running international cricket ? We need money to run the show. Test matches between Pakistan & SA or between Pak & SL were played in empty stadium.One should note that adequate revenue is not being generated by Cricket Boards other than big 3. Some of the the Cricket Boards are almost bankrupt. Your hatred towards India should not stop you from being rational. If big 3 and particularly India withdraw, then test cricket will die first and subsequently other form of cricket will die. Pakistan should rather remain apologetic in this issue since they are getting maximum benefits. When you are unable to arrange matches in your country, when you are not buying tickets as no match is held there for quite some time, when your business/corporate houses are not sponsoring in a big way, then don't expect to watch cricket on tv free of cost. In our family, we tolerate the tantrums of a member who is earning.Same principle applies here.

For the emotional commenters asking to kick India out of cricket, here are facts - India generates 80% of global cricket revenue but gets only 4.2% of it from ICC. In the new proposal, it is asking to get its share as max as 20%. So is that wrong to ask? I am no way endorsing the corrupt Srinivasan but BCCI has fair argument IMO for revenue share increase.

Well more financial power does not mean that India get to control the game or even dictate ICC which it has already been doing for quite some time. As far as revenue share is concerned its ok but more than that is just simple bullying the members and all cricket lovers using ur financial power. Survival of the strongest!!!! weaker members could just burry themselves !!!!!!!

India cannot pass judgements like this, they can quit from ICC events if they re willing to, lets see how long they can sustain such a threat.

@Saurabh Kumar: so u mean that If India does not give funds the cricketers would die of hungriness. U remember almost two decades ago the Indians were very poor and hungry, but still the cricketers were enjoying a good and decent life.

instead of debate on this matter ,u should think how to arrange matches in yor country ..i dont know why u all never skip chance to hate india

If paki friends want to understand what will happen if india pulls out of ICC. Think of the situation if US stops putting dollars in pak. Imagine how would you be.

@Prabir: If India is generating so much revenue, should'nt it be playing against itself only!

Any initiative done in India is like stirring a hornet's nest. And you know what hornets do when disturbed. Whether it is group of 5 or a billion, there needs to be a strong leader to do things efficiently. And when the leader does that, it doesn't mean the leader is a dictator or the other people are slaves. It is just the way it works. Some new energy has to be injected and I believe this proposal will bring some constructive changes. My take on this is the same as New Zealand's: "Don't jump to the conclusion what they're doing is not good for world cricket."

so this shows that India which is cry baby wants to get hold of all cricket affairs and find a legal way to manipulate resuts like they did winning world cup... they think cricket is their fathers property... shame on these so called champions of democrasy... instaed posing thier influence on cricket it would be better if they concentrate on thier own flawless jungle laws which allows gang rape of innocent girls... and the guy holding BCCI post should first come clean on corruption charges against him and his corrupt family ....

India generates 80% of revenue No sure about Australia and England share? but rest of cricket world 20% (than why BCCI is ready to give equal share to Austraila and Englad?

@Oz: and then CSA, zimbabwe, Pakistan, Srilanka, Bangaldesh, WI,NZ will pool in and make enough revenue and sponsors to defeat BCCI ...oh wait a sec...CSA is nearly bankrupt.....Pakistan board is basically at the mercy of ICC fund for their dubai vacation ...Zimbabwe...( is it still a nation) Bangladesh and Srilanka are bulding huge stadiums....how many sponsors do they have from respective countries???..Windies...( cant even pay their players) okke kiwis should give the money for the show

@Thoughtful: your pakistan team lost all the 3 test matches....in one innings I think for less than 50... first saying about indian batting and bowling first check the record of your own....

@hamid: In the past, PCB and other Cricket Boards were generating sufficient funds to sustain themselves. Now their revenue generation has gone down substantially as a result of which their boards are dependent on the income of Big 3. When you are unable to organize matches in your own country, when no one is buying tickets in your country, when your corporate houses are not sponsoring wholeheartedly, how do you expect to watch matches free of cost. No more free lunches. It is strange no Pakistani is feeling grateful to the world community for being dependent on the income of Big 3 Boards. You may not understand the importance of Big 3, but PCB and other Boards understand and therefore so far they are maintaining silence.

The points in the draft proposals can be discussed and may be the one that exempts the 'big three' from relegation can be removed. But overall this development only goes to show that the revenue sharing model that ICC presently follows, and the centralized scheduling of matches that goes by the name of FTP, are not in sync with market economics and will not be sustainable. Too bad if some of the stakeholders lose from these changes, but its only fair that those who contribute more money get to have a greater say in how the money be spent.

Looks like 'freeloaders' are crying because charity amount given to them by BCCI has been decreased in new proposal.

@proud to b indian: It is not about hating India. It is about the shocking Indian colonizing plans that has appalled everybody. Imagine the richest man in India tells the politicians that he/she will decide who gets into parliament just because his/her business is generating so much revenue for the country!!

To be fair to Indians, I think time has come for Pak, SA, Kiwi, BCB, West Indies and Sri Lanka just leave the ICC. Let the Indians, Aussies and the English play cricket among themselves. Lets see for how long they enjoy and I am sure they will make money and that's fine.

@Jasmeet Singh: remember pakistan beat SA in their home ground where india lost the series by 2-0 also facts are saying themselves when india moved to NZ where as of today they have lost all 2 matches.Indian team is no more than a mediocre team outside there home. So if india dont want to participate in ICC events then they are most welcome they can continue playing in their own backyards.

India should quit ICC and also should not paly in world cup and T20. They should play only in India for T20 and some Tests and more one days as poor teams will be happily willing to tour them for money.

The threat by BCCI to leave ICC in case its terms are not met is quite immature. This has put BCCI in an awkward situation. If other member countries of ICC somehow get united and negate BCCI's stance, where will BCCI stand then? Will India stop playing International Cricket then? Let BCCI play just National level cricket and see how much revenues do they generate.

Wow! Nice to see so much love from our indian friends below. Now let's put things into perspective putting India Pakistan "love" to one side. First problem with this proposal - it's based on pressure (bullying) tactics forcing other boards to submit which is wrong in principle. Secondly, agreed that India, Australia, England generate majority of the income and if this was about even distribution of income alone one could understand the stance. However unfortunately this is more to do with absolute power i.e a totalitarian regime disguised under a "cricket board" - a bit like USA in UN if you catch my drift. Thirdly, this will be the death of smaller nations who unfortunately aren't as rich as England and Australia or have 1 billion people like India to fill their stadiums and therefore only worthy of "second tier cricket" Lastly it's a great way for India to strengthen itself further, make IPL even better and bigger, host more ICC competitions in India (which by the way has been proposed) and therefore win more home series, world cups etc - I totally get that, I mean the last 5 ODIs India played oversees they got spanked in 4 and were saved by rain in 1. My conclusion - cricket kisi ke baap ki jaagir nahi hai and Pakistan should stand shoulder to shoulder with South Africa and West Indies and threaten with a boycott of their on if India's demands are accepted. We'll see how far their 80% revenue will take them then!! But knowing PCB I'm not that optimistic

@Ravi Dallas TX: I agree with you.... India should have handled it more diplomatically. Every Test playing nation needs to keep most of the revenue it generates. But asking for guarantees for hosting ICC event every other year... is being greedy and unprofessional. Even if they would not have asked for it, India would have been hosting every few. Their greed started showing. When you are in the leadership role you need to be caring and humble.... Not Indians as soon as they are big, they want to grab a stick and let everyone else know how strong they are and how weak you are.... As they say... more arrogant you are the harder you will fall.

It is like a UN veto power to be given to India, Australia and England. With such propsal, the future of ICC and game of Cricket is in danger. There will be a paralell cricket body to be formed by disgruntled members. It is sad to see big three trying to grab all powers and dictate the small members. If India does not want to stay in ICC, let them go. They can not hold on alone, even if they have big revenue, This revenue will vanish once other nations stop playing with them. The best way to resolve this greed is to come to a mutual agreement with respect and equality for each and every member of ICC. These big three are playing with fire. I hope, they use their minds and stop this bullying.

Don't you think that BCCI is acting as we used to do in our childhood? I will get two turns otherwise I will not allow anyone to play with my bat/ball.

@Rehan: It is not equal share but a proportionate one.

@Sumant Bhalla: Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Cya.

@Azhar Hussain: they will not make money if other boards simply leave

India has already colonized the cricket world. Now the plan is to legitimate it by restructuring the ICC. Some one should investigate and look deeply into how the Indians executed plan to "eradicate" international cricket from Pakistan which started with attack on Sri Lanka team in Lahore and then trapping three of the best Pakistani cricketers into match fixing scandals and match fixing some matches in world cup to ensure it lifts the world cup. India is the epic center of cricket match fixing and is infested with bookies and all others who buy players. Indian hegemony in cricket would spell disaster for this game.

The non-relegation clause has to be done away at all costs. It is about the financial security of the "Big 3" (and not of the game) at the cost of the other teams. There are writers mentioning that the smaller boards will have to become more efficient. But with the non-relegation clause this will not be possible. What will be the reward for promoting the game when you can not pass the Big 3 in rankings. The incentive of better performance in cricket on the field is to have a higher ranking which will create more interest for the team translating to more sponsorships and higher revenues. But the non-relegation clause ensures the opposite. It ensures that even if G7 reach the top of the rankings, the Big 3 will not relinquish a place for them ensuring that the G7 can not increase their share. Revenue will be guaranteed for the Big 3 and a lack of it for the G7.

@Rehan : We are talking here about ICC revenues (generated through events such as the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy) and not the revenues generated from bilateral series which go 100% to the home board. BCCI is claiming 80% of those revenues are generated due to India attending these events. How it has come up with that figure God knows? But the veracity of it is for all to verify and understand. Do you think that revenues from the World Cups will fall by 80% if India doesn't attend those events? Or if India plays the World Cups alone, will it be able to generate those revenues?

What happens if teams other than India, England and Australia slowly die away due to a lack of funds. Cricket will no longer be a global game and do you think that it will generate that much interest any longer in these three countries? What will they do? Keep on playing each other, the IPL, Big Bash League and the County Championship. For the first few years there will be players from other dysfunctional boards / nations that will be able to play IPL, BBL and county, then what, when the game stops getting played in these nations. Considering the need to expand Cricket to other countries, the way forward should have to limit the distribution of the funds to the FULL Members from the current 75% to lesser value (say 66.67%) and spending the remaining amount for other other initiatives such as the Test Fund and for more facilities in the Associate nations and so on.

Pakistani players polluted cricket. India, Australia and England should take charge of international Cricket to save it.

@Neel: where is the button for a million thumbs up.

I do not know why there is so much hue and cry over BCCI's proposal. There is absolutely nothing wrong with BCCI seeking its share of profits proportionate to its contribution. Why should it feed others, in particular, those who wear so much hatred for India on their sleeves ? My second direct question to Pakistanis ranting here is why a country who does not take a proactive approach against its own players indulging in match-fixing or spot-fixing, and who are caught by others, and subsequently proven guilty in court of law, should be part of body to govern the sport? Why a country who after promising 'President level' security can not protect a visiting team fails to provide protection should be allowed a say in governance ? Why a country whose domestic circuit does not catch 'chuckers' and such chuckers are allowed all the way to play international cricket should be allowed in ICC ? Who doesn't know to accommodate whom this 15 degree elbow rule has been put in place ? Was it not a favour by ICC? Why those who can not properly govern their own internal cricket affairs be allowed to have a say in ICC ? Why they can not have their own version of IPL ? How many super smart Pakistanis had made prophecies about IPL being doomed ? and see it is resounding success. The fact of the matter is you guys can never think rationally, you are driven by emotions, more so by hatred towards India. You have destroyed your own cricket and no one wants your evil influence on world cricket. Badmouthing India will not help you. India will have its way and cricket will flourish as well. It is only fair that every country gets back what it contributes and the body is governed by those who have demonstrated their ability to manage the game. There should be no entitlements. Tomorrow someone will say every member country should be made champion by turns. why ?

Let them sit out! India cricket will be nothing with out any oppostion

@Azhar Hussain: There will SA & Pakistan and then the rest. Let us see how long can Pakistan & SA can hold out.

@Oz: There will be no ICC, if India leaves. India, England and Australia will make out money like bandits, everyone else will shut down their cricket. 80% of the money come from India, not from pakiland and South Aftica. Scream all you want, this proposal is going to pass 8 to 2 or 7 to 3.

@Stapedius: hello child u don`t know that if india will not play the world cricket will stop okk. the 80% revenue generate by india.so keep silent

Let the Three Stooges control the ICC but the other members should form their own Council and refuse to play India, England and Australia. It should be like Kerry Packer's one day Starting one day cricket that became popular and now you see World Cup is being played with no problems. One of the Countries should take lead and be bold to take action to counter the threat of the three Countries. A bold decision will Insha Allah succeed and common sense prevail.

India is asking too much, it is trying to impose its will at all cost. India in a way is asking ICC to become its puppet. Lets see if the current higher ups in ICC succumb to Indian non rationale demand or stand-up & say "no pressure accepted"

The boards who generate more income need to be given greater say in important matters is quite justified. Pakistan in this matter is the biggest defaulter as it does not host any match on its own soil is in no position to dictate terms. PCB should necessarily refrain from making critical comments against India which will work into its own peril, adversely affecting the income of the board along with its own players.

I don't think that indy have the capacity to run affairs of world cricket. Look at the extent of corruption in ipl. They will corrupt the world cricket too.

Not participating in ICC events is not a threat by India; it's actually an incentive to reject the proposal.

@BIswajit Roy: With this logic, soon BCCI will implement a new law of all balls over 80mph from opposition to be no balls:) Sport is fair when it is competed on equal terms not proportionate.

@Arun: Good one...then how many times will you keep India watching spanked by Aus and Eng?

@Rogers Evans: Unfortunately or fortunately, he who pays the piper calls the tune, may it be cricket or world realpolitik. You don't generate more than 65% of cricket revenue for limited power and profits. The many cricketing minions will crib now, but given a little bit of money or power, they will learn to let go.
Looks like when it comes to money matters, Indians are not the idealistic utopian dreamers that they used to be in world affairs in the fifties through the 2000s. As for world affairs, if lightweights like France can have UN veto power, India will be invited to its due soon on its own merit and financial strength, if not just the population and future. The best example that comes to mind, is how the US and UK leaders defer or even kowtow to Chinese wishes at the cost of all its neighbors.

@Terry: No doubt - India is the most powerful nation in cricket as far financial clout is concerned. India has nothing to do with international teams including india not willing to come to pakistan. The reason is very simple - There are security issues, as the attack on the srilankans showed. Pakistan had guaranteed security fit for a head of a state for the entire srilankan team and see what happened? I don't see international teams visting pakistan for a long time. Situation in pakistan and its image does not make cricketers feel safe. I wish india wields its powers responsibly, However, i cannot see until the present dispensation in BCCI changes or someone tames the bully. for that to happen all the countries in the world including ECB and CA should stand one. If that happens - BCCI can be reigned in.

Looks like shortsightedness. With less money, other boards may not be able to attract the talents. That will not bode well for Cricket. Does anybody fondly remembers about those mouth-watering India-Pakistan matches or do we really think that T20 is the epitome of the cricket which we can play in silos? Hoping that our board is more far sighted and will plan something with Pak team.

@Just Someone: Yes, India's participation in ICC tournaments provide 70-80% of revenue. It is very easy to estimate actually. Consider the usual matches: India- BD/WI/Pak/SA, TV rights are sold at 'X' millions, match between BD/Pak, TV rights are sold at 'y' millions. A simple comparison of all matches gives you the approximate idea of India's worth. If world-cup has higher viewership for BD-Pak match than normal bilateral match, then same increase for any match between India and xyz team. No serious person even disputes this figure (70-80%), small errors not withstanding! As an example: WI-Pakistan series resulted in net loss for WI cricket board. India's participation in tri-series with WI generated huge revenue for them. You might find it hard to believe but NO, it is not about Pak unable to hold matches at home (unfortunately). TRPs or TV viewership (independent of venue) for Pak matches is not even 1/10 of India's. Broadcasters don't see Pak/BD/WI/NZ among each other lucrative as there are not sufficient markets for 'products' worth advertising unlike India (600-700 million middle class potential customers with disposable income). Partly it is due to corruption/efficiency/flawed business skills on Pak board that they are unable to 'sell' their 100 million middle class appetite for cricket. Hence, Pakistan, BD, NZ, WI, SL find themselves on the 'dole' from ICC which is never good for sustainability of any relationship!

@Mandeep: Your argument is not based on facts. Your board is saying that it wants more revenues from bilateral series which has always gone to the host anyways. I could care less now that Pakistan ever plays india again in any kind of format because of this baby attitude by your board. Instead of being ashamed of its actions you have the audacity to take its side. Moreover the 15% angle rule is governed by ICC. Your own Ashwin was banned from cricket till he figured out how to correct it. Murali was in the same boat. Get your facts straight buddy. Regarding the protection to the SL cricketers, if you havent noticed we have a war going on for the past decade in Afghanistan that has destroyed Pakistan to the delight of both india and america. If I were you, I would stay away from that debate.

Most of the money is because of the Indian viewers of the game and hence most of the ICC funding coming out of India. If India walks out of the set up, not much damage would happen to India as India would continue to have IPL with huge success much like the American baseball league. What becomes of other nations? well they ll have to learn to live with much less and may be nothing in case of Pakistan where the board is struggling to pay salaries as it is. Watched a program by Amir Gauri yesterday and he & his panelists including amir sohail mentioned Indian baniyas / Indian caste system more than they mentioned cricket. They said having a pecking order in the new setup is like caste system. Well if that is what it is, then English Premier League also has it so they follow caste system as well. They also said that if Indian companies are paying sponsorship money then it has nothing to do with BCCI. Strange that. Wonder if these companies are paying money to sponsor Zimbabwe v Bangladesh games or the games that involved the Indian team. Pakistanis can complain as much as they want but to get out of debt they ll be knocking on BCCI doors for a series with India. Maybe at that time BCCI would do well to remember how Pakistan voted.

Who cares whether someone stays or go. Indian hegemony should not be accepted.

BCCI's threat to get out of ICC is in fact a "hollow"threat. ICC members should rather punish BCCI,and any other country who supports these not only flawed but quite ridiculous proposals.These three countries are looking at their financial benefits and they don't care for the future of the great game of cricket.

Dear Pakistani friends, please take this note of sincere advise to your hearts. Do not shoot yourself in the hip. BCCI effectively funds the world cricket today. It is basic economics that they should reap the fruits of their investment proportionately. Without BCCI support Pakistan will not even be able to hold domestic cricket. That does not mean BCCI should be allowed to damage cricket. Even if 7 boards quit, BCCI can support and encourage 20 other boards to develop and flourish. The only losers will be Pakistan cricket. So think rationally or perish.