DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council confirmed Alan Isaac of New Zealand as its new vice president on Monday.
Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket jointly nominated Isaac for the position after their earlier nomination of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard was blocked by six of the ICC's 10 full members.
Isaac will now step down as chairman of New Zealand Cricket.
"Alan Isaacs nomination for the role of ICC vice president was unanimously endorsed by the ICC executive board and the full ICC council ... has also approved the recommendation," ICC president Sharad Pawar said in a statement.
"I am looking forward to working with Alan as we now set out to continue improving the ICCs image and reputation."
Isaac's focus will be on the scheduling of the Future Tours Program — the ICC's calendar of international cricket — ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said.
"I am looking forward to working with him and I know that together with Sharad Pawar they will look to enhance the international game as well as the unity that exists within the game," Lorgat said.
Isaac succeeded John Anderson as chairman of New Zealand Cricket in 2008 and is a former chairman of the New Zealand division of global accounting firm KPMG.
Isaac was a left-handed batsman who also captained the second team of Wellington.
"It is a great honor and privilege to be confirmed as the ICC vice president," Isaac said. "I am looking forward to serving our great sport at international level and protecting the primacy of international cricket."
