Tony Irish

FICA chief Tony Irish calls for educational programs for cricketers to tackle ball-tampering menace

Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.

T20 Global League: Cricket South Africa to compensate players after postponement of tournament

Players contracted to the aborted T20 Global League will be compensated, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday, following negotiations with the South African Cricketers’ Association.

South African Cricketers' Association hopes T20 Global League will improve overall level of players in country

The Chief Executive hoped that the League will play its significant role in the "retention of player talent in South Africa".

Australian cricketers get Federation of International Cricketers' Associations backing in pay dispute with CA

"FICA is also seriously concerned with CA's approach to its dealings with the ACA throughout this ongoing process," the statement added.

Players nervous about opening up to ICC's ACU on corruption: FICA

The FICA has said that players across the world are insecure about providing information related to corruption to the ACUs of the various member boards.

FICA warns teams against touring Pakistan, says 'risk is unmanageable'

"We are very concerned about the safety of players and any match officials who may be sent to Pakistan, should this tour go ahead," Tony Irish said.

Srinivasan's appointment as ICC chairman is embarassing for cricket: Paul Marsh

In a FICA statement on Friday, Marsh said "our strong preference was for the controversy involving Mr. Srinivasan in India to be resolved before the ICC made a decision on the chairmanship."

Cricket South Africa did not act unilaterally: SACA chief Tony Irish

"My understanding is that CSA went through the same process of agreeing the India tour schedule as they always do with the BCCI," SACA chief executive Tony Irish said.