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Which organization governs international cricket?

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Jonny Bairstow of England, wearing a light blue uniform and helmet, batting during the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, with two Australian fielders behind the stumps. — cricket Jonny Bairstow of England batting during a semifinal match against Australia at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the organization that governs international cricket.1

While the ICC manages the administration of the sport, organizes major international tournaments—such as the men’s and women’s World Cups—and enforces a Code of Conduct, the power to establish and change the laws of the game remains with the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).12

The ICC, which is headquartered in Dubai, expanded its oversight in 2005 by merging with the International Women’s Cricket Council, thereby assuming responsibility for the governance of both men’s and women’s international cricket.12