Isaac takes over as ICC vice-president

The International Cricket Council on Monday officially appointed Alan Isaac as its vice-president for a two-year term,following confirmation of his nomination by its Executive Board. Isaac was a joint candidate of the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand.

Isaacs name was put forward for the job after the ICC executive board rejected nomination of former Australian prime minister John Howard. New Zealand Cricket had requested Sir John Anderson to take up the job but after his refusal they nominated NZC chairman Isaac for the post. Isaac is an ICC Director who succeeded Sir John Anderson as Chairman of New Zealand Cricket in 2008.

A left-handed batsman from Wellington,who also captained Wellingtons second team for three years,Isaac is an eminent businessman and corporate governance practitioner who retired as chairman of KPMG in New Zealand in 2006 after 35 years association with the company.

It is a great honour and privilege to be confirmed as the ICC vice-president. I am looking forward to serving our great sport and protecting the primacy of international cricket, Isaac said. He will soon quit the Chairmanship of the New Zealand Cricket Board before assuming the responsibilities in ICC.