Srinivasan Ratified As New Icc Chairman

Narayanaswami Srinivasan has been confirmed as the first chairman of the International Cricket Council, despite ongoing investigations against him, while Mustafa Kamal of Bangladesh becomes the ICC president.

Mr Srinivasan said of the news: ‘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 the ICC plays a leading role in this global growth. 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.’

Srinivasan was suspended as chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) pending an inquiry into corruption charges over the 2013 IPL, although he denies any wrongdoing.

Controversial changes to the governing body’s constitution, giving more power to India, Australia and England, were also announced.

Meanwhile, a new Executive Committee – which will report to the ICC Board – was also formed, with Cricket Australia’s chairman, Wally Edwards, revealed as the initial chair while the ECB’s Giles Clarke will continue as chair of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee.

Mr Srinivasan was told by India’s Supreme Court to step down in March while an investigation was carried out into illegal betting in the Indian Premier League.

The owner of the Chennai Super Kings team stepped aside from his post as BCCI president in June last year after his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan was arrested over allegations of betting in the IPL – he has since been released on bail and denies any wrongdoing.

Mr Srinivasan later returned as the head of the cricket board until his suspension was imposed in March.