Hyderabad: N Srinivasan has been appointed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) first chairman after constitutional changes to the governing body were passed at the annual conference in Melbourne on Thursday.
Smooth passage of the changes devised by the “Big Three” of India, England and Australia had been expected after a set of broad resolutions were approved by Full Member nations earlier this year.
Srinivasan had been barred from his role as BCCI president due to the Supreme court’s investigation into IPL corruption but had spent preceding two days, with Wally Edwards and Giles Clarke, explaining the new landscape to delegates, including Associate and Affiliate members.
“It is an honour to be confirmed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council,” said Srinivasan, adding: “I will leave no stone unturned in trying to strengthen the pillars and foundations of our sport, both on and off the field. I want to ensure that cricket retains and grows its popularity, and that ICC plays a leading role in this global growth.â€
“I want to see more strong teams in international cricket. For this to be achieved, we all need to work hard to develop local talent in our countries. Naturally, there will be more support to those who first show they can help themselves.
“ICC is a Members’ organisation and the pathway is now there for any Member to play Test cricket and in the major ICC events if it performs well enough over a sustained period of time.”