The ICC Board announced on Thursday (July 8) that Manu Sawhney will leave as the CEO with immediate effect. The decision was taken by the board at an emergency meeting chaired by Greg Barclay. Meanwhile, Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO. "The International Cricket Council today announced that Chief Executive Manu Sawhney will leave the organisation with immediate effect. Geoff Allardice will continue as Acting CEO supported by the Leadership Team working closely with the ICC Board," the ICC said in a release.
The ICC had scheduled an emergency Board meeting in the backdrop of its suspended Chief Executive Officer accusing the world body of making unilateral, non-transparent and unfair decisions. Earlier, Sawhney was put on leave in March this year after a review conducted by PriceWaterhouse Cooper Private Limited had alleged misconduct by him. He was suspended on the basis of four specific allegations - (1) that he conducted targeted acts of bullying against certain staff, (2) exhibited physical aggression, such as fist banging, (3) impacted directly or indirectly on individuals' health and wellbeing through his behaviour and (4) failed to report to the Board and implemented decisions without proper consultation.
