Yep, the story is that John Howard is being lined up to head the International Cricket Council.

The Australian says:

Rumours have emerged that the former prime minister has been nominated by the governing cricket bodies in Australia and New Zealand to take the leadership of the International Cricket Council when the job becomes vacant in 2012.

The SMH (Peter Roebuck) says (in a very restrained piece):

Cricket Australia's decision to nominate John Howard as its candidate for the top job at the International Cricket Council is as pitiful as it is disrespectful. Howard's knowledge of cricket is more characterised by enthusiasm than depth or imagination. Plain and simple, he is not qualified for the job.

Come now, Peter, tell us what you really think.

I dunno, I reckon it could be a good move. The guy certainly loves his cricket, and isn't passion a good asset?

And anytime is a good time to post this youtube clip again: