Wasim Khan is set to step down as General Manager, Cricket at the International Cricket Council after four years in the role, according to reports, with his departure scheduled for the end of June before moving into a new position from July. His tenure comes at a time when the global cricket calendar has been undergoing significant structural pressure and change.
Tenure shaped by shifting global priorities
Khan’s period in charge of cricket operations coincided with growing tension between international fixtures and the rapid expansion of franchise leagues across formats. During this phase, the ICC finalised the 2023–27 Future Tours Programme, which ultimately increased the volume of bilateral cricket despite concerns over scheduling congestion. The same cycle also saw the rollout of the first structured women’s FTP, marking a notable step in long-term planning across the women’s game.
Administrative pathway before ICC role
Before joining the ICC, Khan served as Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board for close to three years, where he was involved in governance and operational restructuring. His administrative background also includes leadership roles within the English domestic system, including a stint as Leicestershire’s CEO, alongside earlier work with the Cricket Foundation, where he contributed to the development of grassroots programmes such as Chance to Shine.
Playing career foundations
Khan’s journey in cricket began in the English domestic circuit, where he broke new ground as the first British-born Muslim cricketer to feature in county cricket. A left-handed batter, he went on to play 58 first-class matches, scoring 2,835 runs at an average of 30.15, including five centuries and 17 fifties. In List A cricket, he appeared in 30 matches, accumulating 303 runs while representing counties such as Warwickshire, Sussex, and Derbyshire. One of the standout phases of his playing career came in 1995, when he was part of Warwickshire’s title-winning campaign, contributing significantly during the season.
ICC leadership shifts
His exit comes amid a broader phase of change within the ICC’s senior leadership group over the past two years. Other senior figures such as Chris Tetley and Alex Marshall have also departed in recent months. Their exits have been followed by new appointments, including Gaurav Saxena and Andrew Ephgrave.
Transition ahead
Khan is expected to complete his responsibilities at the ICC by the end of June, bringing to a close a period that intersected with key developments in scheduling and governance. His next role, set to begin in July, comes as the ICC continues to adapt its leadership and operational priorities within an increasingly complex global cricket landscape.
