May 08 2008
Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief!
Indian former batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar has resigned from the post of the Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday. He decided to quit from the post after being asked to choose between the twin role of his position with the ICC and his job as a TV commentator-cum-media columnist.
“Mr Gavaskar confirmed his decision to the ICC on Wednesday, a day after chairing this year’s meeting in Dubai,” an ICC statement said.
The former India captain, who was holding the post for eight years, had faced a lot of criticism during the recently concluded India-Australia series after he publicly questioned the sportsman spirit of the Aussie cricketers for their conduct in the Sydney Test.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the eight years I have held the role (of ICC cricket committee chairman), which is an honorary position, and it has been extremely fulfilling to be able to give back to the game through that role,” Gavaskar said about his decision.
“However, with more and more cricket being played it has become clear that it is not possible for me to do justice to two jobs, the chairmanship of the ICC cricket committee and my media commitments.” He added.
