"The ExCo comprises five members with representations from India, England and Australia besides two others with Pakistan being elected as the fourth and the West Indies as the fifth member of the committee," the PCB statement said.
The ExCo will have a number of committees reporting to it and will deal with important matters like constitution, anti-corruption, ethics, integrity, development and human resources.
This will be the core committee of the ICC, which will meet with as much frequency as required to assist and advise the ICC board on operational, management and administrative activities of the ICC.
"Last year, on a request from Najam Sethi and subsequent advice from a Queen's Counsel in the United Kingdom, sought by the PCB on Mohammad Amir's ban, the ICC had agreed to form a committee to review its Anti-Corruption Code as under the existing code there were no provisions for early entry into cricket of a banned player," the statement added.
"The work on drafting the new ICC Anti-Corruption Code has substantially progressed with a draft clause inserted into the code permitting a banned player to be involved in domestic matches prior to the end of his ban period," Sethi said.
"The Anti-Corruption Code will now be placed before the board for approval soon after which the PCB will be in the position to make an application for Mohammad Amir," the PCB statement said.
"Clearly these are some great news for the people of Pakistan. Our representation on the ExCo would ensure that Pakistan remains involved in important decision-making concerning the game of cricket," said Sethi.
"It also reflects that Pakistan now holds an important and undisputed position within the top echelon of the cricketing fraternity. The progress on ICC amendments in ICC's Anti-Corruption Code is also very encouraging and is yet another step closer to the early entry of Mohammad Amir in cricket," it concluded.
In the meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the PCB have agreed on six bilateral tours between the two countries between 2015 and 2023 as mentioned in the PCB statement.
"The two boards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) detailing the tours with the first, scheduled for December 2015, to be hosted by PCB at a venue to be mutually agreed," it said.
Commenting on this development, BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said, "We recognise that there is no other contest in world cricket as exciting as an India-Pakistan series."
"Sports fans of both the countries eagerly look forward to these tours as this promises to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world," he commented.
"We are delighted to announce the revival of Pakistan-India series, which we wish to hold on a regular basis. I am happy that PCB has been able to execute an MoU with BCCI for these bilateral tours," the PCB chairman said.
"We will be announcing the schedule and other arrangements with regard to these tours at the earliest. I am confident that cricket fans of Pakistan will look forward to these exciting contests," he concluded.
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I conducted a simple test. i typed the query "icc big four" in google news. The only hits i got is from pakistan news media. What does that tell you about this news article? Moral of the story. Don't believe everything put out by the news media. Do your due diligence since the media is not doing it for you.
This is so funny. Mr Sethi was making fool of everyone by using his journalistic abilities. All those who are commending it as a big achievement should read the articles about this new setup on cricinfo.
There is nothing like big 4. It's same like UN security council in which 5 are permanent members. Similarly here two members will be elected for certain period of time.
But our people have habit of creating sensationalism without getting into the depth of everything.
@realist: other than big 3 there will be members through rotation. India Pakistan series carry a lot of excitement ( and revenue too)
Good Job Sethi Sb. Let's stop humiliating this guy. Pakis should learn to respect their countrymen.
How long Pakistan will remain in committee and then kick out by Big 3?
There was no Big four. Big and blunt lie of Najam Sethi.
Great breakthrough. and good news for the Cricket lovers in Pakistan. The membership on the core committee will help in straightening the matters pertaining to Cricket between International teams in Pakistan.
The signing of agreement with BCCI is commendable, We congratulate the Board and its Chairman Mr Najam Sethi for the good work done by him.
well done sethi saab. now some people and some media channels will get more jaleous
Muhaaa ha ha !!! So now Pakistan is going to be considered as one of the bad boys?
This is big achievement. Pakistan now will have a representation in major decisions of the ICC. Congratulations.
Three Cheers, NS persistent paid well. Come on guys cheers up now.
Whole drama was about share of pie. Who cares about cricket now?
That's a great news for Pakistan and cricket lovers but what to say about inqilabis -another bad day I'm sure this will fill their mouth with bad taste.
Rest of cricketing world (other than big 3) should get ready for few punctures