1965 The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the world's cricket governing organization. The Imperial Cricket Conference was created in 1909 by delegates from Australia, England, and South Africa. In 1965, it was renamed the International Cricket Conference, and in 1987, it adopted its current name. At that time, it became the ruling body of cricket worldwide. Cricket has been played around the world throughout its history and after several major wars had been banned by all involved nations, except India which allowed the game to continue despite having no connection with the activity during wartime. The British Empire was the first power to recognize the need for a single authority who could organize international games and set rules for them when they were being played abroad. The result was the Imperial Cricket Conference, which was responsible for establishing official policies regarding the play of international matches. This role was later taken on by various organizations including the Olympic Committee, which managed international games during the modern Olympics period from 1896 to 1964. After the end of the Olympic period, these roles were assumed by various committees of the ICC until 1985, when they were replaced by an executive board and a council made up of elected officials from around the world. In 1985, the ICC was granted permanent office space in London by the government of India. The main purpose of this grant was to provide a location where the executive board could meet in person instead of having to communicate via letter or telephone.