Leading with Integrity
The ICC Integrity Unit remains one of the most important safeguards for the global game, working continuously to protect the integrity of cricket. For those within the sport, its work is often felt more than seen, embedded in operational processes, education programmes and intelligence-led interventions that support players, officials and Member Boards.
It is made up of three core functions: Anti-Corruption, Anti-Doping and Safety and Security, each playing a distinct role in safeguarding the sport. The Anti-Corruption function focuses on prevention, detection and investigation of corrupt conduct, ensuring the integrity of the game is upheld at every level. The Anti-Doping team is responsible for maintaining compliance with global anti-doping standards and protecting a level playing field for all participants. Meanwhile, Safety and Security oversees physical risk management, event security and wider safeguarding responsibilities across international cricket. Together, these pillars form an integrated and comprehensive approach to protecting the game from both on-field and off-field threats.
A defining strength of the Unit is its people. The team reflects the truly global nature of cricket, bringing together colleagues from New Zealand, Kenya, India, UK and Barbados. This diversity is not simply geographic. It brings cultural awareness, local understanding and varied perspectives that are essential when dealing with integrity risks that often cross borders and jurisdictions.
The Unit also benefits from a diverse range of professional expertise from around the world. Team members bring experience in law enforcement globally (policing) and sports integrity, including roles within the English Football Association (FA). Others bring academic training in sport, while some offer deep institutional knowledge built through long service at the ICC. More recently, the team has been strengthened by the arrival of a new Intelligence Officer, Alastair Brown, from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). This combination of skills and experience allows the team to address challenges from multiple perspectives, integrating intelligence gathering and analysis, investigative capability, regulatory understanding and practical cricket knowledge.
An important team development is that David Musker, Security Manager will be leaving the ICC in June, marking the conclusion of a significant contribution to the Unit’s operational delivery and global coordination. David’s work has helped reinforce key structures and relationships that will continue to support the game moving forward.
Ultimately, the strength of the Unit lies not only in its structure or expertise, but in its unwavering commitment to protecting the game. The work is ongoing, the challenges are real, but the message is clear, protecting the integrity of the game is essential, and the Unit remains resolute in leading that effort.