Shashank Manohar to stay on as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar has agreed to stay on as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) at least until the ongoing process relating to governance and financial restructuring are completed. Mr. Manohar, who had quit his post on March 15 citing personal reasons, was asked to postpone his resignation following an ICC board resolution that requested him to stay with “overwhelming support”.

“I respect the sentiments expressed by the Directors and the confidence they have reposed in me,” Mr. Manohar stated in an ICC press release on Friday. “In the light of this, and although my decision to depart due to personal reasons has not changed, I am willing to continue as Chairman till the responsibility as per the resolution is complete. I have duty to work with my colleagues to enable a smooth transition and continue our work on the governance of the ICC.”

Mr. Manohar has agreed to remain in post until the completion of the 2017 Annual Conference.

Vikram Limaye, member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Committee of Administrators, said: “It is important that the current issues are resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. We had a productive meeting with Mr. Manohar recently [prior to his resignation], wherein we outlined the concerns of the BCCI on the financial model and governance issues and our suggestions for resolution. We are committed to working with the ICC for a satisfactory resolution of these issues.”

Cricket Australia Chairman David Peever said: “This resolution is a clear indication that whilst the Board may not yet agree on the detail of our reform process, we are committed to the overarching philosophies of it. We all believe that Shashank should be the man to see it through and whilst respectful of a decision made for personal reasons, we are delighted that he has agreed to remain in post until the completion of the 2017 Annual Conference where we can elect a successor.”