 Speed has ridden some rough waters since he took over in 2001 |
Malcolm Speed has accepted a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of the International Cricket Council until July 2005. Speed has been at the forefront of the ICC's battle against corruption since becoming chief executive two years ago.
ICC president Ehsan Mani said he was pleased to have secured the Australian's ongoing services.
"Since taking over in July 2001, Malcolm has lead the ICC through a period of rapid and fundamental change.
"He has achieved this by working very effectively with the board and building the organisation into a body which is now achieving its stated purpose of leading international cricket. "I am delighted that he has now committed to continuing this process by extending his time with the ICC through to at least July 2005," said Mani.
Speed, 54, said: "The past two years has seen significant change in international cricket but there remains considerable work to be done.
"With the mandate that the executive board has given to the ICC to lead, promote, develop and optimise the finances of international cricket, it is a terrific time to be leading the sport.
"I appreciate the confidence that the president and the board have shown in me by agreeing to extend my contract."
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