Cases

Greig v Insole

Facts

The ICC controlled test cricket and had the exclusive power to regulate the qualification rules for cricketers to play in test matches. A private promoter engaged 34 test cricketers to play in an autumn and winter series in Australia. The ICC then changed the qualification rules for test cricketers so that no player could play in a match disapproved of by the ICC without the ICC's express permission. The ICC then passed a resolution disapproving of matches organised by the private promoter. The TCCB (the body that regulates county cricket) followed suit: players subject to the test match ban would also be disqualified from county cricket. 3 cricketers brought proceedings against TCCB and ICC seeking a declaration that the rules were in restraint of trade. The promoter also sued the Defendants for unlawful inducement to breach of contract. The claims were heard together.

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