Wasim Khan to leave role as ICC General Manager

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief executive Wasim Khan is set to step down as International Cricket Council (ICC) General Manager after four years in the position.

Wasim assumed the office in May 2022, taking over from Geoff Allardice after serving as the PCB’s CEO.

During his tenure in PCB, he oversaw administrative reforms, commercial growth, and the successful hosting of international cricket in Pakistan following the gradual return of foreign teams.

He was also instrumental in the return of international cricket to Pakistan, overseeing the successful hosting of series involving teams such as South Africa, New Zealand, and England. In addition, he supported the growth of domestic cricket structures and the continued expansion of the Pakistan Super League.

Following his retirement from cricket in 2002, he made a reputation as an impressive administrative career, The 55-year-old has started his administrative career, serving as CEO for Leicestershire County and the Cricket Foundation.

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One notable aspect of Wasim’s tenure as ICC General Manager was the increase in international fixtures despite an already packed cricket calendar. The latest Future Tours Program (2023–27), finalized during his time in office, featured an expanded international cricket schedule. Moreover, the first-ever women’s FTP was also introduced during his tenure.

He will remain in the role till the end of June, marking another departure of senior officials from the cricketing governing body over the past two years.

For the unversed, Wasim was born in Birmingham in 1971 and became the first British-born Muslim to play county cricket, featuring in 58 first-class matches and 30 List A matches collectively for Warwickshire, Sussex, and Derbyshire.

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