Shashank Manohar has been elected unopposed as the first independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He will serve an unpaid two-year term starting with immediate effect.
Manohar stepped down as the president of the BCCI on Tuesday in a move that many thought was influenced by his aspiration to become the ICC Chairman – a position one cannot hold if he or she is an office bearer in a national cricket board. However, Manohar later denied that he resigned because he wanted to head the ICC.
“It is an honour to be elected as the chairman of the International Cricket Council and for that I am thankful to all the ICC directors who have put their faith and trust in my abilities,” Manohar said upon being elected.
“These are exciting times for international cricket as we are presently carrying out a comprehensive review of the 2014 constitutional amendments which is aimed at not only improving governance structures, but cricket structures as well. The ultimate objective is to grow our sport and engage a whole new generation of fans and I look forward to working with all stakeholders to shape the future of cricket, which has a proud history and rich tradition.”
Manohar has previously served two terms as BCCI president and is seen as someone with unparalleled personal integrity.
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