The two leading figures behind next month's tournament will take part in the final signing off of the security plan for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 matches scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe.
As part of the security arrangements for its games the Zimbabwe Cricket Union is required to submit a comprehensive security plan to the ICC detailing the arrangements that will be in place to protect players and officials during their time in the country.
The blueprint for the plan was developed by the Security Directorate for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003, a body comprising senior members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and specialist security advisers contracted for the event. Senior representatives of SAPS and the Security Directorate will also travel to Zimbabwe to review the proposed security arrangements.
Commented Speed: "The safety and security of players and officials in Zimbabwe is clearly an issue for some countries and this meeting is an important opportunity for the ICC to see first hand how the security arrangements for this event are proceeding."
"The visit of the Security Delegation in November 2002 highlighted the importance of this plan being fully implemented and I want to ensure that the ICC is fully aware of and briefed on the steps that are being taken to protect players and officials."
ICC chief executive, Malcolm Speed, is travelling to Zimbabwe today with the chief executive of the ICC Cricket World Cup Organising Committee, Dr Ali Bacher, to make a final security check.
