Percy Sonn was a South African lawyer and cricket administrator who became ICC president in 2006. Tragically, his tenure was cut short by his death in 2007 due to a heart attack. As a colored South African who had fought against apartheid in sport, his appointment was symbolically significant. He was committed to transformation in cricket and expanding the game in Africa.
Key Achievements
- •First South African of color to lead the ICC, symbolizing transformation in cricket
- •Advocated for cricket development in Africa
- •Pushed for greater diversity in cricket governance
Controversies
- •His tenure was too brief to fully implement his vision due to his untimely death
- •His vote during the 2003 World Cup to dismiss Zimbabwe concerns was controversial