ICC chairman Shashank Manohar tenders resignation after less than a year in role
Wednesday 15 March 2017 09:54, UK
Shashank Manohar has tendered his resignation as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the body has confirmed.
The 59-year-old, former president of India's cricket board (BCCI), cited personal reasons for his decision to step down from the role.
Manohar resigned from the BCCI soon after he was elected unopposed as chairman last May on a two-year term, and he had since been behind moves to reduce the power of the sport's three most powerful teams - India, Australia and England.
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He wrote: "I have tried to do my best and have tried to be fair and impartial in deciding matters in the functioning of the board and in matters related to member boards along with the able support of all directors.
"However, for personal reasons it is not possible for me to hold the august office of ICC chairman and hence I am tendering my resignation as chairman with immediate effect."
A replacement for Manohar is expected to be announced at the ICC executive board's next round of meetings from April 24.
An ICC statement read: "The ICC has confirmed it has received an email from Chairman Shashank Manohar tendering his resignation. The ICC Board will assess the situation and next steps before making a further announcement."
