India’s Sawhney takes over as ICC chief executive

NEW DELHI, Apr 01 (AFP): Indian-born media executive Manu Sawhney has taken over as chief executive of the International Cricket Council, the world body said Monday as it started a new era aiming to boost the sport's television revenues and profile.

Sawhney, who has been managing director of broadcaster ESPN Star Sports and is a non-executive director of football giants Manchester United, succeeds former South African Test wicketkeeper Dave Richardson.

Sawhney has been preparing for the transition alongside Richardson at the ICC's Dubai headquarters for the past six weeks.