Shashank Manohar resigns as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar has resigned as chairman of the International Cricket Council chairman with immediate effect.
Manohar, who had stepped down as BCCI president last year, was elected unopposed as the first independent chairman of the ICC.
India Today has access to the resignation letter Manohar sent to ICC CEO David Richardson.
To, David Richardson,Chief Executive,ICC.
Dear David,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.

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 in future.