Question

The regulating body of international cricket was ICC. What did ICC stand for until 1965?
A) International Cricket Council
B) Imperial Cricket Conference
C) Indian Cricket Corporation
D) International Cricket Committee

Answer 1

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Complete answer:
Option A) International Cricket Council – is an incorrect answer because it stands in or after 1965. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option B) Imperial Cricket Conference – is a correct answer because the International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It was established by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909, renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989.
Option C) Indian Cricket Corporation – is an incorrect answer because Indian Cricket Conference does not abbreviate for ICC. Thus, it is incorrect here.
Option D) International Cricket Committee – is an incorrect answer because ICC does not stand for International Cricket Committee. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note:
i) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world ruling or national body of cricket.
ii) The Chairperson of International Cricket Council (ICC) is Greg Barclay.
iii) It organizes world championship events.
iv) Example: Cricket World Cup, Women’s Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Women’s T20 World cup, ICC Champions Trophy and Under-19 Cricket World Cup.