The    International Cricket Council (ICC) is the governing body for
international Test Match and One Day International (ODI) cricket. 
It is also responsible for the global expansion of the game through its 
Associate and Affiliate Members and a major international Development Program.
This extensive remit includes management of the playing conditions relevant to
the game at the highest level and the organisation of tournaments such as the 
ICC World Cup, the ICC KnockOut, ICC Trophy (for Associate Members) and the 
Under 19 World Cup. ICC also administers the system of independent match 
referees and umpires for Tests and ODIs and the management of the Code of 
Conduct for the international game.    
                        
On June 15th, 1909 representatives from England, Australia and South Africa 
(Foundation Members) met at Lords and founded the Imperial Cricket Conference
. Membership was confined to the governing bodies of cricket within the 
British Commonwealth where Test Match cricket was played.    

Today the ICC has 26 Associate Members. An Associate  Member is a cricket 
playing country where the game is firmly established and    organised. 
The sole governing body for cricket in that country must be recognised    
by ICC. 

There are also 38 ICC Affiliate Members. Affiliates are categorised as 
having a governing body for cricket in that country or geographical area 
that is recognised by ICC and where cricket is played in accordance with 
the Laws of Cricket. Affiliate Member status excludes attendance, voting, 
proposing or seconding resolutions at ICC meetings.