The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the new chairperson of the ICC men’s cricket committee. The former India skipper will replace another former India player, Anil Kumble.
Kumble had stepped down from the post after serving the maximum of three three-year terms.
ICC Chairman Greg Barclay said that he was delighted to welcome Ganguly to the position and further added that his experience as the administrator will be helpful.
"I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee," Barclay said.
"His experience as one of the world's best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward. I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years,” he added.
The ICC also took some key decisions and one of this was forming a Working Group to see the cricketing status in Afghanistan. The group which includes Ross McCollum, Lawson Naidoo and Ramiz Raja will be headed by Imran Khwaja.
"The ICC Board is committed to continuing to support Afghanistan Cricket to develop both men's and women's cricket moving forward," Barclay said. "We believe the most effective way for this to happen will be to support our Member in its efforts to achieve this through its relationship with the new government.”