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Shashank Manohar defers resignation, to remain ICC chief for time being

ByHT Correspondent
Mar 24, 2017 03:35 PM IST

Shashank Manohar, the former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief, said that although the decision to quit ICC had not changed, he is willing to continue for the time being

Acceding to the request of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, its chairman Shashank Manohar on Friday agreed to defer his resignation. The ICC said on its website, “In a significant show of support for Mr Manohar, the Board asked him to withdraw his resignation or at the very least defer it until the ongoing process relating to governance and financial restructuring are completed”.

ICC chief Shashank Manohar has deferred his decision to step down as the International Cricket Council chairman following the executive board’s resolution.(AFP)
ICC chief Shashank Manohar has deferred his decision to step down as the International Cricket Council chairman following the executive board’s resolution.(AFP)

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Commenting on the decision Manohar said, “I respect the sentiments expressed by the Directors and the confidence they have reposed in me. 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.

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“I have duty to work with my colleagues to enable a smooth transition and continue our work on the governance of the ICC.”

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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.”

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