David Richardson

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday announced that Manu Sawhney will assume the position of chief executive with immediate effect.

Sawhney has been working alongside outgoing chief executive David Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition for the organization. Richardson will remain with the ICC until July as originally planned to oversee the delivery of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.

Jan 16, 2019 12:01
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Tuesday announced Manu Sawhney as its new chief executive officer. Sawhney, the former CEO of Singapore Sports Hub and managing director of ESPN Star Sports, will join the organization next month before formally taking over the reins from David Richardson in July following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Nov 22, 2018 12:11
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Wednesday a path-breaking partnership with global technology giants Google to offer cricket fans a great viewing experience of the semi-finals and final of the ongoing ICC Women’s World T20 2018 in the West Indies.
Sep 29, 2018 13:09
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson opines that in order to keep ODI cricket more competitive with a good balance between bat and ball, manufacturers such as Kookaburra must aim to improve the quality of balls produced that can last the entire 50 overs of an innings, Times of India reports.
Aug 07, 2018 16:08
LONDON: Players share responsibility for the long-term health of cricket, ICC chief executive David Richardson has explained in his MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture.
Jul 04, 2018 11:07
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council Tuesday confirmed that David Richardson will step down as ICC chief executive when his contract expires post next summer’s World Cup. In 2002, Richardson became the first person to hold the position of ICC general manager – Cricket, and was promoted as the chief executive in 2012.
Apr 27, 2018 14:04
KOLKATA: International Cricket Council chief executive officer David Richardson is hopeful that cricket will become an Olympic sport by the time 2028 Games in Los Angeles comes around, but admits that global powerhouse India needs to come on board to the idea for it to have any chance of fruition.