It is worth highlighting that Manohar could have stayed for another term as a maximum of three terms are allowed but chose to end his stint after the end of the second term.
Current BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly is also expected to be in contention for the ICC chairman's role.
Smith said that the BCCI President's knowledge and awareness of the needs of the modern game is something that will be a plus for him to lead at the ICC.
While the AGM was earlier expected to be held on 12 May, it has now been pushed back to the end of the month owing to the coronavirus crisis.
Earlier it was being reported that Hong Kong's Imran Khawaja's would replace Manohar but it is clear that he does not have the support of the full members.
Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar will expectedly serve a second term as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council…
Manohar hopes the visit by the World XI team will lead to international teams visiting Pakistan frequently.
Shahryar Khan has invited the ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to visit Lahore next month.
Manohar decided to continue in his post after persuasion by the Full Members and Associates.
BCCI was comprehensively out-voted on governance structure and revenue model.
