ICC president elect David Morgan wants an increased use of technology to ensure against a repeat of the on-field controversies that marred the Sydney Test between India and Australia.
The ECB chairman will succeed acting ICC president Ray Mali till 2010 after a compromise deal struck with BCCI president Sharad Pawar.
England and Indian cricket board chiefs are in the running to succeed South Africa's Percy Sonn as president of the ICC.
England and Wales Cricket Board chairman David Morgan is set to take over as next president of the International Cricket Council in 2008, according to BBC.
The ECB chief said the financial argument to shift ICC headquartes out of London had become irresistible.
Zimbabwe's government has turned down applications by British media organisations to cover England's cricket tour.
The ECB has given the green light to the tour next month after expressing satisfaction with safety and security measures.
ECB member Des Wilson said he could no longer share the board's collective responsibility should they decide to tour.
ECB chairman David Morgan said the tour will take place unless directed otherwise by the government or because of security fear.
The ICC applauded ECB for defering action on its tour of Zim until the issue was discussed with other member countries.
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