New Zealand’s Alan Isaac is new ICC President; takes over from Sharad Pawar

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Published on: Jun 29, 2012

Alan Isaac from New Zealand is the new ICC President after succeeding India’s Sharad Pawar. The 60-year-old Isaac is a former Chairman of New Zealand Cricket Board. The Kiwi will be in the role for a two-year term. For the record, Alan Isaac is the first ever New Zealander to become the ICC President. He is the 8th President of the ICC.

By BV Swagath

Alan Isaac from New Zealand is the new ICC President after succeeding India’s Sharad Pawar. The 60-year-old Isaac is a former Chairman of New Zealand Cricket Board. The Kiwi will be in the role for a two-year term. For the record, Alan Isaac is the first ever New Zealander to become the ICC President. He is the 8th President of the ICC.

According to the ICC Official Website, the new ICC President has been quoted to have said: "When I look at the list of previous Presidents, I am reminded of the importance of this office.

"In the midst of my pride at being chosen as President, I recognise that there is, of course, much hard work and much progress needed if we are to maintain the game's current healthy state. I believe that the challenges ahead are no less daunting than those we have faced in the last two years if we are to maintain the vibrancy and viability of the three formats of the sport.

Alan Isaac"We are fortunate as a sport - indeed unique - to have three different formats at international level. We will all strive not only to preserve those formats but to build on their foundations. In that way the ICC will continue to oversee a great sport and we will all work to make it even greater.

"I look forward to serving the game with honesty and integrity and to the best of my ability. I look forward to handing on the guardianship of the sport with the game enjoying even greater health."

The other major news coming out from the ICC Annual Conference held in Kuala Lumpur is that of former South African Stumper David Richardson being confirmed as the new ICC Chief Executive. Dave Richardson succeeds fellow South African Haroon Lorgat. Richardson, who has played 42 Tests and 122 ODIs for the Proteas, has been quoted according to the ICC website saying: "It is a real honour to be confirmed as the ICC Chief Executive and I want to pay tribute to Haroon Lorgat. I have learnt much in the last four years and I inherit a game in great health with much to be optimistic about. I look forward to building on that and tackling the challenges ahead."

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