Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman, cites personal reasons
Manohar had become the International Cricket Council's first independent chairman in May 2016.
Shashank Manohar on Wednesday resigned as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with immediate effect, citing personal reasons. According to a report in news18.com, Manohar has sent a copy of his resignation to ICC CEO Dave Richardson.
In a letter written by him to the ICC, Manohar said, "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. I take this opportunity to thank all the Directors, the Management and staff of ICC for supporting me wholeheartedly.I wish ICC all the very best and hope it achieves greater heights in future."
Manohar had enjoyed a brisk ride to the top of cricket's governing body. After relinquishing the presidency of the Board of Cricket in India, Manohar became ICC's first independent chairman in May 2016, taking over from N Srinivasan.