Former Indian cricket captain and President of BCCI Sourav Ganguly has been named to the chair of the International Cricket Council’s men’s cricket committee. Ganguly will be filling the shoes of another Indian cricketing legend, Anil Kumble, who stepped down from the position, having served the maximum of three three-year terms.

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ICC chair Greg Barclay said in a press release on Wednesday, “I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee. His experience as one of the world’s best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward.”

Barclay went on to thank Anil Kumble for his contributions over the last nine years and said, “I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years which has included improving the international game through more regular and consistent application of DRS and a robust process for addressing suspect bowling actions.”

A four-member group with Imran Khwaja as chair and Ross McCollum, Lawson Naidoo and Pakistan Cricket Board’s chief Ramiz Raja has been formed to review the status of the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

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This has been done in order to ensure that the cricketing body does not suffer due to recent changes in the government of the country.

“Cricket is fortunate to be in the position to influence positive change in Afghanistan with the national men’s team a source of great pride and unity in a country with a young population that has experienced more upheaval and change than most,” Barclay said.

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“We should protect that status and continue to try to influence change through the ACB but will continue to closely monitor the situation and take any decisions accordingly,” he added.