The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the governing body for international cricket. It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference, and became the International Cricket Council in 1965. The ICC is responsible for the organization and regulation of international cricket, including the organization of major international tournaments like the Cricket World Cup and the World Twenty20. It has 105 member nations, and its headquarters are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ICC is responsible for setting the rules of the game, managing the playing conditions, and ensuring the fair and equitable treatment of all teams and players. It also works to promote and grow the sport of cricket globally.