DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson will step down from his position once his contract expires after the 2019 World Cup, cricket’s world governing body said on Tuesday.

Richardson, who became the first person to hold the position of ICC General Manager Cricket in 2002, was promoted to chief executive in 2012.

“The hardest thing as a cricketer is knowing when the time is right to retire. But for me, the end of the World Cup next year is about right,” Richardson said in an ICC media release.

The ICC said they would begin a global recruitment process to identify Richardson’s successor.

“I have enjoyed my time at the ICC and I am pleased with what we have achieved in creating greater context for all formats and securing increased opportunities and clear pathways for all members to play at the highest level,” Richardson added.

Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2018