Alan Isaac, a New Zealand chartered accountant and former chairman of New Zealand Cricket, served as ICC president during a period of significant structural change. His tenure saw the controversial 'Big Three' restructuring that concentrated power and revenue with India, England, and Australia.
Key Achievements
- •Oversaw reforms aimed at improving the ICC's governance structure
- •Pushed for increased professionalization of the ICC administration
- •Supported expansion of cricket in new markets
Controversies
- •The 'Big Three' restructuring under his watch was widely criticized for concentrating power with India, England, and Australia
- •Smaller member nations felt marginalized by the governance changes approved during his tenure
- •The revenue distribution model was seen as inequitable