Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Geoff Allardice has resigned as the chief executive officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after four years in the role, citing a desire to "pursue new challenges", according to an espncricinfo.com report.

The report published on Tuesday night said Allardice was appointed chief executive in November 2021, having taken over on an interim basis eight months previously when his predecessor, Manu Sawhney, was suspended.

He has worked at the ICC since 2012, initially as general manager of cricket after a previous role with Cricket Australia.

"It has been a privilege to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council," Allardice said. "I am incredibly proud of the results we have achiev...