Imtiaz Patel - New ICC chief

South Africa's Imtiaz Patel was today appointed as the CEO of the ICC , edging out India's I S Bindra to this high-profile post.Imtiaz Patel, a South-African of Indian origin, will succeed Australia's Malcolm Speed, who will step down in July after seven years in office.I.S Bindra, a former BCCI President who was among the two candidates short-listed by the ICC's sub-committee, has been named as the ICC's Principal Advisor."There was an absolute consensus on his choice," said David Morgan, the ICC president elect.Mr. Imtiaz Patel is the CEO of super sport, South Africa.He is a former teacher.He has an record while working with the United Cricket Board of South Africa, first as development director and later as director of professional cricket.He has been offered an initial contract of three years.