New Delhi: Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble has been appointed as the chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. Kumble who was elected unanimously to the post has replaced West Indies Clive Lloyd.

Meanwhile Ian Bishop who did not wish to seek an extension was replaced by former England skipper Andrew Strauss, while Mark Taylor and David Kendix have been granted extension.

Pleased with Kumble’s appointment, ICCI Alan Issac said, “In Anil Kumble, we have a new chairman who has unquestioned experience not only as a player with India but also as an administrator with Karnataka State Cricket Association as well.”

The former Indian skipper who heads BCCI Technical Committee as is India’s most successful Kumble and has taken 619 wickets in 132 Test and 337 wickets in 271 ODIs wickets during his 18-year international career.

"I am sure that he (Kumble) will carry on Clive's good work and bring, like Andrew Strauss, contemporary thinking to the committee and both understand clearly the issues facing the modern game," Alan said through a statement.

"I would like to thank Clive Lloyd for his chairmanship of the ICC Cricket Committee and to his tireless contribution to the game. The ICC Board were united in their admiration for his work as chairman. We also thank Ian Bishop for his contribution during his term as well," added Isaac.

By Indian Sports News Network