Wasim Khan is set to resign as the International Cricket Council’s General Manager (Cricket) by the end of June, concluding his four-year tenure in a key leadership role. He assumed this position in May 2022, succeeding Geoff Allardice, who transitioned to the role of ICC CEO. Following his departure, scheduled for July, Khan will assume a new position, marking another significant change within the ICC’s leadership team.
Before his stint at the ICC, Khan served as the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board for almost three years, establishing himself as a respected cricket administrator. His cricket journey began on the field, where he made history as the first British-born Muslim to play county cricket, representing Warwickshire, Sussex, and Derbyshire during the 1990s. As a left-handed batsman, he participated in 58 first-class and 30 List A matches, contributing to Warwickshire’s County Championship victory in 1995 with an impressive season average of nearly 50.
Transitioning from his playing career, Khan ventured into cricket administration, holding leadership positions at Leicestershire County Cricket Club and the Cricket Foundation. Noteworthy among his achievements was his instrumental role in elevating the Chance to Shine initiative into a premier cricket development program in the UK.
During his tenure at the ICC, Khan encountered significant structural hurdles, particularly the escalating congestion in the global cricket calendar attributed to the proliferation of franchise T20 and T10 leagues. Despite these challenges, the ICC successfully finalized the 2023–27 Future Tours Programme, enhancing the volume of international cricket fixtures. A notable milestone achieved during this period was the launch of the inaugural women’s FTP, signifying a positive stride for women’s cricket worldwide.
Khan’s impending departure aligns with broader organizational changes at the ICC, with Sanjog Gupta assuming the CEO position previously held by Allardice. Additionally, Chris Tetley, the former Head of Events, and Alex Marshall, the Anti-Corruption Unit chief, have also vacated their roles, succeeded by Gaurav Saxena and Andrew Ephgrave, respectively.
