Shashank Manohar resigns from ICC citing personal reasons

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Shashank Manohar resigns from ICC citing personal reasons ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has resigned from his post citing personal reasons. While the tenure was of two years, he held the position only for nearly eight months.
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The 59-year-old mailed his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson, and did not clarify the exact reason behind the decision.

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However, as per sources, he took the decision since BCCI now holds enough authority to block the constitutional and financial reforms that were set to be passed by the ICC at its next board meeting.

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To be passed, a reform needs 2/3rd majority but BCCI seems to have brought Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on its side, which probably led Manohar to resign, expecting a loss of face.

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"I was elected unopposed as the first independent Chairman of ICC last year. 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," said Manohar’s resignation letter.

"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," he concluded.

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