Zaheer Abbas, one of Pakistan's greatest batsmen known as the 'Asian Bradman,' served a brief term as ICC president. Famous for his elegant stroke play and prolific run-scoring, particularly against India, he brought cricketing credibility to the role but had limited administrative impact during his short tenure.
Key Achievements
- •Brought the perspective of a legendary cricketer to ICC governance
- •Advocated for better treatment of former cricketers in administrative roles
Controversies
- •His tenure was seen as largely ceremonial with real power residing with the chairman
- •The role of ICC president had been significantly diminished under the Big Three model