The President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board AHM Mustafa Kamal FCA MP has been appointed the ACC's 21st President. Mr. Kamal takes over from Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mr. Ijaz Butt, who had held the post since 2008. The appointment took place at the ACC's AGM in Singapore.

ACC President 2008-2010 Ijaz Butt hands over to Mustafa Kamal

"I consider this as a great honour for Bangladesh. I wish to thank everyone for their support and seek cooperation from all ACC Member nations so that we can take Asian cricket to new heights," said Mr. Kamal. Mr. Kamal will hold the post for the next two years as Bangladesh's nominee.

Mr. Binaya Raj Pandey who is the President of the Cricket Association of Nepal was appointed the new Vice-President of the ACC.

Delegates at the ACC AGM, Raffles Convention Centre, Singapore, June 30 2010

Filed July 5th, 2010