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Kumar Sangakkara Becomes New Chair Of MCC World Cricket Committee; Mark Nicholas Takes Over As MCC President

By IANS News October 02, 2023 • 16:42 PM View: 1231

Marylebone Cricket Club: Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced on Monday that former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has become the new Chair of its World Cricket Committee, while adding that ex-Hampshire captain-turned-broadcaster Mark Nicholas will take over as the new President of the club.

Sangakkara, who himself served as MCC President in 2021, will be replacing former England captain Mike Gatting, who had six years in the role as the Chair of the World Cricket Committee, which includes other legendary cricketers like Sourav Ganguly, Heather Knight, Justin Langer, Eoin Morgan and Graeme Smith.

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