ICC/Leadership/Imran Khwaja

Imran Khwaja

chairmanSingapore2020 (interim)

Imran Khwaja, a Singaporean lawyer of Pakistani descent, served as interim ICC chairman in 2020 following Shashank Manohar's resignation. He had been the ICC deputy chairman and was a longtime figure in associate member cricket governance. He steered the organization during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Achievements

  • Provided stable interim leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Managed the postponement and rescheduling of major ICC events
  • Maintained continuity in ICC governance during a leadership transition

Controversies

  • Some felt his appointment as interim chairman reflected the limited options available during the pandemic