Governing Bodies

ICC Member Boards & Cricket Governing Bodies

Explore the official cricket governing bodies and ICC member boards responsible for managing international and domestic cricket across the world. The ICC has 12 Full Members whose teams play Test cricket, alongside a growing number of Associate Members developing the game worldwide.

12Full Members
6+Associate Members
18+Countries covered
100+Years of history

Full Member boards

Associate Member boards

Frequently asked questions

What is an ICC member board?
An ICC member board is a national cricket organisation recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to govern the sport in its country or region, run national teams and organise domestic cricket.
How many Full Members does the ICC have?
The ICC has 12 Full Members — the boards whose national teams hold Test status. They are India, England & Wales, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland.
What is the difference between a Full Member and an Associate Member?
Full Members are the leading cricket nations whose teams play Test cricket and have a permanent vote at the ICC. Associate Members are developing cricket nations that compete in limited-overs internationals and ICC qualifiers but generally do not play Test cricket.
Which board manages Indian cricket?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) governs cricket in India and owns the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Are cricket boards responsible for domestic leagues?
Yes. National cricket boards organise or sanction their domestic competitions and franchise leagues, such as the IPL (BCCI), the Big Bash League (Cricket Australia) and The Hundred (ECB).