Shashank Manohar resigns as ICC chairman

The 59-year-old was elected unanimously as first independent chairman of the ICC in May 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Shashank Manohar has resigned from his post after only eight months in office citing personal reasons, ESPNcricinfo reported on Wednesday.

The 59-year-old was elected unanimously as the first independent chairman of the ICC, who was not affiliated with any other cricket board in May 2016.

In a letter addressed to ICC chief executive David Richardson and published by The Indian Express, Manohar wrote that he tried to do his best, but cannot continue performing his duties due to personal reasons.

"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 the ICC for supporting me wholeheartedly. I wish the ICC all the very best and hope it achieves greater heights in future."