'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed
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An investigation by Play the Game and FRANCE 24 reveals that the International Cricket Council's $55 million development fund is distributed through a system that insiders describe as loosely monitored and easily manipulated, highlighting potential exploitation of the fund.
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Funds intended for development are diverted or wasted.
A Play the Game investigation in partnership with FRANCE 24 found this information.
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Key findings
Insiders say the development funding system is loosely monitored.
Opinion- Funds intended for development are diverted or wasted.
- Economic growth of cricket in emerging markets is hindered.
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Loaded language removedThe International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.
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Insiders say the development funding system is loosely monitored.
OpinionA Play the Game investigation in partnership with FRANCE 24 found this information.
France 24The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding.
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