Haroon Lorgat, a South African chartered accountant, served as ICC CEO during a period that included the 2009 Lahore terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team, the introduction of the DRS, and the spot-fixing scandal involving Pakistani players. He was a steady administrator who focused on governance reform and expanding the game.
Key Achievements
- •Managed the ICC's response to the 2009 Lahore terrorist attack
- •Oversaw the introduction of the Decision Review System (DRS)
- •Handled the Pakistani spot-fixing scandal investigation
- •Strengthened the ICC's security protocols for international cricket
- •Supported the successful 2011 World Cup in the Indian subcontinent
Controversies
- •Left the ICC amid disagreements with the Big Three governance model
- •His subsequent appointment as Cricket South Africa CEO put him at odds with the ICC
- •The DRS implementation was controversial, with BCCI opposing it for years