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Wasim Khan Steps Down as ICC General Manager After Four-Year Tenure

Former Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan will step down from his role as the International Cricket Council's General Manager at the end of June. His departure is part of a broader exodus of senior officials from the ICC over the past two years. Khan, a former first-class cricketer in England, took over the ICC role in May 2022 after Geoff Allardice became CEO. He is expected to assume a new position starting in July.

Key Points: Wasim Khan Steps Down as ICC General Manager

  • Wasim Khan to step down end of June
  • Replaced Geoff Allardice in 2022
  • Part of wave of ICC senior exits
  • Former PCB CEO and county cricketer
  • To take up new role from July
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Former PCB CEO Wasim Khan to step down as ICC General Manager

Former PCB CEO Wasim Khan to leave ICC General Manager role in June, following a wave of senior departures from cricket's governing body.

"Wasim Khan's exit follows the departure of many senior ICC officials over the last two years - ESPNcricinfo"

New Delhi, April 22

Former Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan will step down as the International Cricket Council's general manager after serving four years in the role, according to ESPNcricinfo.

According to the report, Wasim took over from Geoff Allardice in May 2022, after Allardice assumed the CEO role at the ICC. Wasim had arrived at the ICC after nearly three years as the PCB's CEO.

The report further added that the former PCB CEO is expected to relinquish the role at the end of June and take up another from July.

Wasim Khan's exit follows the departure of many senior ICC officials over the last two years, including Allardice - replaced by Sanjog Gupta as CEO - Chris Tetley (head of evens) and Alex Marshall, who led the anti-corruption unit. Tetley has been replaced by Gaurav Saxena, and Marshall by Andrew Ephgrave.

Wasim Khan, who was born in England, featured in First-Class cricket between 1995 and 2001 and played List A matches from 1998 to 2002. He was also the first British-born Muslim to play county cricket. He played for Warwickshire in the mid-to-late 90s. In List A cricket, he represented Warwickshire, Sussex and Derbyshire. He was part of Warwickshire's county title-winning campaign in 1995, averaging nearly 50 through the season.

The 55-year-old appeared in 58 First-Class games, scoring 2,835 runs across 102 innings, including five centuries and 17 fifties at an average of 30.15.

In List A cricket, he accumulated 303 runs from 30 matches (28 innings), averaging 12.12.

- ANI

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Priya S
His cricket stats are decent for a county player. Averaging nearly 50 in a title-winning season is no joke! 🏏 It's good to have people with actual playing experience in administrative roles. Wishing him well in his next venture.
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Aman W
The article says he's moving to another role from July. The ICC musical chairs continues... I just hope all this internal shuffling doesn't distract from the real issues facing cricket, like the overcrowded calendar and the future of bilateral series.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, my main concern is always how these changes affect the sport we love. The ICC needs stable leadership to handle the big tensions between boards. Hopefully, the new team can manage that better.
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Vikram M
Respect for his career as a pioneer – first British-born Muslim to play county cricket is a significant achievement. His experience in both PCB and ICC should be valuable. Curious to see where he lands next.
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Karthik V
With all due respect to Mr. Khan, four years is a short stint for such a key role. This rapid turnover at the top isn't ideal for long-term planning. The ICC needs consistency, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup coming to India. Let's hope the new GM has a longer vision.

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