ICC shocked at BCB Chief Executive Manzur Ahmed’s death

Admin Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:08 pm

ICC MEDIA RELEASE

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Dubai, 10 January 2012

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has expressed his shock and grief over the demise of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Chief Executive Manzur Ahmed who passed away this morning in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was 55.

Mr Lorgat, in his condolence message, said: “The news of Manzur Ahmed’s sudden passing away has shocked everyone at the ICC and our thoughts and prayers go out to members of his family and friends.

“Mr Ahmed was a respectable person and clearly loved the game of cricket. He will surely be missed by all of his family, friends and cricket colleagues.

“His sudden passing away comes as a personal shock and reminds me of the value of time and good relations. I had closely worked with him during the organizing of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Manzur was appointed BCB Chief Executive in September 2010 after having earlier served as the Chief Executive of the Brunei Darussalam Cricket Association.

He served on the ICC's Chief Executives' Committee and was the alternate ICC director to Mr Kamal