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Manu Sawhney takes over as ICC Chief Executive

Sawhney will replace Dave Richardson who will remain with the ICC until July as originally planned to oversee the delivery of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, a statement said

Manu Sawhney has been named as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive officer, the global cricket body announced on Monday. He has been working alongside the outgoing Chief Executive David Richardson for the last six weeks. Richardson will remain with the ICC until July as originally planned to oversee the delivery of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, a statement said. Commenting on his appointment, Sawhney said, “I am absolutely delighted to be taking over the reins from David who has steered the sport so capably over the last seven years. I am pleased to say he will continue to lead the delivery of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 and there is no better person to ensure the event is the greatest celebration of cricket ever. “I am excited by the opportunities ahead and I am looking forward to working in partnership with our Members, partners and staff to ambitiously accelerate the global growth of the game. Technology, engagement, women's cricket and driving greater value are key focus areas for us as we consider how we can innovate to transform the sport's long-term future and create a vibrant and sustainable sport globally,” he added. Richardson added, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the ICC and I am pleased with what we have achieved in recent times particularly in creating a greater context for all formats of the game. “The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is the perfect point at which to move on and I am privileged to be able to lead the delivery of this event and I know it will do our sport proud.”  
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