He was earlier MD, ESPN Star Sports in Haryana, IndiaManu Sawhney, the present Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to be asked to quit his position when the ICC governing body’s board members meet via teleconference this week. The ICC governing body board member representative meeting was scheduled to be held either yesterday (31 March) or today (1 April). Sawhney, ICC members say, went “out of his way” to influence the process of electing the new Chairman, particularly in favour of a certain nominee. However, ICC board members and staff have refused to divulge details. We would like to understand the procedures that were put in place when the appointment happened,” a board member said.

Source: The Nation March 31, 2021 19:30 UTC