Manu Sawhney named new ICC chief executive
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Manu Sawhney has been appointed as International Cricket Council's (ICC) new chief executive, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.
The ICC has confirmed that David Richardson will step down as chief executive ashis contract is set to expire in the summer after the cricket World Cup.
Sawhney will join the ICC in mid-February and will work alongside Richardson to ensure a smooth transition of leadership before assuming control in July.
Sawhney, the former managing director of ESPN Star Sports, the unanimous choice following a global recruitment process led by ICC chairman Shashank Manohar and the nominations committee.
"He brings 22 years of outstanding commercial experience to the ICC and will lead the delivery of our new global growth strategy for the game," Manohar said in a statement.
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"Our search produced a host of excellent candidates from around the world, but Manu stood out as the man to work with our Members and take cricket forward.
"He has proven success in a number of leadership roles in both sport and broadcasting. He is a strategic thinker and understands the cricket landscape and its complexities."