Shashank Manohar elected as chairman of ICC
Thursday 12 May 2016 08:27, UK
India's Shashank Manohar was elected unopposed as the first independent chairman of the International Cricket Council.
Manohar stepped down as head of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday. Under reforms Manohar himself had initiated within the ICC as its former chief earlier this year, the chairman must be an independent candidate with no formal links to his home board.
He was elected unopposed and starts a two-year stint immediately.
"I look forward to working with all stakeholders to shape the future of cricket, which has a proud history and rich tradition," Manohar said.
"I also take this opportunity to thank all my colleagues in the BCCI who have supported me during my recent time as the BCCI's president.
"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."
A lawyer by profession, Manohar served as BCCI president from 2008-2011 and was re-elected to the powerful position in October 2015 after the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.
As BCCI president, Manohar brought significant transparency into the functioning of a board traditionally perceived as an efficient but opaque body.
