Haroon Lorgat to stand down

International Cricket Council chief executive Haroon Lorgat has confirmed that he will leave the position when his contract expires in June 2012.

The South African has revealed that one of the main factors behind his decision was the fact that he has achieved all he can with the ICC.

"My sense is to step aside after having delivered a successful ICC Cricket World Cup and the new global ICC strategy which is now in place," said Lorgat.

"In 2010, I felt there was much work for me to complete during 2011 which included protecting the integrity of the game and restoring the reputation and image of the ICC.

"Having dealt decisively with the spot-fixing issues, delivered a highly successful ICC Cricket World Cup and adopted a new global strategy, I feel the time is right to move on."

The 51-year-old took over the role in 2008.