India's N Srinivasan was confirmed as the new chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the governing body approved constitutional change in Melbourne on Thursday.
Often described as the most powerful man in cricket, the 69-year-old industrialist from Chennai headed the Indian board before stepping aside earlier this year after his son-in-law was indicted for illegal betting in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament last year.
"It is an honour to be confirmed as the Chairperson of the International Cricket Council," Srinivasan said in a statement after the 52-member full council approved constitutional amendments.
The ICC annual conference also elected Mustafa Kamal of Bangladesh as the 11th president of the governing body and formed a new executive committee headed by Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards.
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We all know what is ICC it is private company and cricket is their business and they will appoint the chairman who can earn more money for the ICC Corrupt game corrupt chairman. No moral values when he has been restained from taking over as BCCI chief by SC how he can head ICC.
R.I.P. ICC
Whats the big fuss about? Only in India some hypocritical morality about betting prevails. Its his son in law-grandson of a famous film producer AVM-who had betted & there is no case against him about fixing.Srini is the best thing to happen to indian cricket & icc knows his value unlike indian media judiciary etc.
@baby doll main sone di: BCCI is just money making machine for the ICC. And this guy did nothing but to reap the already finacially strong market.. Otherwise corruptions runs in his family..
To be honest even majority of indians don't want him to lead. But he's got enough connections and power clout in political and cricket circuit to lead. How arrogant even after indian Supreme Court has formed enquiry into all allegations and told him to stay away from cricket since his son in law case. He's not worried or bothered, corrupt politicians and their affiliates here are really made of thick skin. Much to our dismay. When will we get relief from such currupt politicians and buruecrats I wonder.
Personally i don't like him, but surely he will manage ICC efficiently than his predecessor. His management skills are undoubtedly good.
I studied in his engineering college. my total anuual college bus fare is RS 50 only. Books we do not need to purchase .he gave free access to college library . once the semester completes we need to return the book. This makes us to pass the examination otherwise we need to purchase in case of arriers in the subject. Drawing sheet if free issued on every technical drawing class which is cost 10 rs outside market. I am grateful to this gentleman. LONGLIVE ICC CHAIRMAN.
@ Usman...I agree with you fully. Since he has not been clreared to lead BCCI yet. He is in no position to hold World Crickets highest office. Morally he should have stepped down. He might be good at management a some ppl said here, but cricket is not about management, its about character , its about ethics. He is failed the spiritt of the game.
@ Usman, i don't agree with you, I would like him to head PCB as well. At least we get someone who is competent and loyal to the country
Look things are changing for cricket, PCB have to see what is in their interest and go with it. We cannot Criticize anyone from India for being Indian. It is their right.
Usman bhai .. I agree with you. He doesnt deserve that position.But one quality of Srinivasan, that has stood out is his great mgmt skills.He is a pure business man.I think he will manage ICC is somewhat better way,than previous ppl.
what kind of people live in Sub Continent??While one country's team is notoriously full of match fixers and betters, the other country puts this guy as head of the game, who already has his son in law indicted while facing charges himself.!
Honor? Didn't you literally take the position threateningly regardless being suspended and facing charges? Even if you were a head of PCB - I would have never liked you for who you are! (just for my Indian fellas who might think that I ain't in favor since he is Indian).