International Structure of Indoor Cricket
The World Indoor Cricket Federation, which has its headquarters in Brisbane is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded prior to the 1995 World Cup by representatives from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England.
All nations that have competed internationally are affiliated with the WICF to varying degrees. The WICF is responsible for the organisation and governance of indoor cricket's major international tournaments, most notably the Indoor Cricket World Cup, the Junior World Series of Indoor Cricket and the Masters World Series of Indoor Cricket. It also appoints the umpires and referees that officiate at all Test matches.
Each member nation has its own national body which regulates matches played in its country. The national bodies are responsible for selecting representatives for its national side and organising home and away internationals for the side.
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