The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Manu Sawhney will take over the Chief Executive position with immediate effect. He has been working alongside David Richardson, the Chief Executive, since one and a half months to make sure that a problem doesn’t occur to run the organization. However, Richardson will be with the ICC until July as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is around the corner.

While talking about this, Sawhney said,

“I am absolutely delighted to be taking over the reins from David, who has steered the sport so capably over the last seven years. I am pleased to say he will continue to lead the delivery of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 and there is no better person to ensure the event is the greatest celebration of cricket ever.”

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“I am excited by the opportunities ahead and I am looking forward to working in partnership with our Members, partners and staff to ambitiously accelerate the global growth of the game. Technology, engagement, women’s cricket and driving greater value are key focus areas for us as we consider how we can innovate to transform the sport’s long-term future and create a vibrant and sustainable sport globally,” he added.

Richardson said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the ICC and I am pleased with what we have achieved in recent times particularly in creating greater context for all formats of the game. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is the perfect point at which to move on and I am privileged to be able to lead the delivery of this event and I know it will do our sport proud. I’d like to wish Manu and the team all the very best of luck for the future.”