ICC hits out at Wasim tirade

Claims by former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram that the sport's world governing body has become a "forum for white cricketers" are offensive, ICC president Ehsan Mani said yesterday. Wasim's fellow Pakistani said he was disappointed by the comments...

Claims by former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram that the sport's world governing body has become a "forum for white cricketers" are offensive, ICC president Ehsan Mani said yesterday.

Wasim's fellow Pakistani said he was disappointed by the comments which were reported in Manorama Online.

Wasim attacked Mani, telling the website: "ICC has become a forum for white cricketers. Mani may be a Pakistani but he has never played cricket. My objection is why don't players like Imran Khan and Kapil Dev get the top job in ICC?"

Mani hit back: "As a Pakistani I am honoured by the privilege given to me to lead the ICC in carrying out its responsibility to act without fear or favour to any nation. It is a great disappointment to see this former great player make such ill-informed and inaccurate comments."

The ICC was founded in 1909 by Australia, England and South Africa. There are now 92 member countries from all over the world.

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