Sivaramakrishnan, backed by the BCCI, beat Tim May for the job resulting in a controversy as reports emerged that captains had overwhelmingly voted for May in the initial election before a re-poll was conducted to ensure the Indian's appointment.

May quit yesterday after being the face of FICA for eight years, lashing out at the sport's administrators and their alleged "threats, intimidation and backroom deals". Adams hoped the new office-bearers would match May's dedication.

Tim May resigned as the chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations citing frustration at the global governing body amid allegations of corruption in the game and backroom politicking.

The Australian former Test off spinner was replaced as a players' representative on the ICC cricket committee by India's Laxman Sivaramakrishnan last month, amid allegations of pressure from India.

There were reports earlier on Sunday that a miffed India was threatening to pull out of the upcoming Champions Trophy to be held in England in June. A BCCI official however has denied such a move

Sivaramakrishnan, who is employed by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) as a commentator, replaced Tim May on the ICC cricket committee, an appointment that attracted criticism from various quarters.

Tim May said in a report on Thursday he would not comment on the specifics of his non-election because he has a vested interest, but he pointed to the ICC's failure to enforce its own standards of governance.

Tim May, the chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), has been a thorn in the side of several national governing bodies over issues of late payments to players.

Pakistan cricket chiefs have made no decision yet on disgraced former captain Salim Malik's bid to become the national side's batting coach, an official said on

Federation of International Cricketers' Association chief executive, Tim May, has said that the Indian Premier League has sidelined FICA and reduced it to an advisory role in the current payment dispute between Royal Challengers Bangalore and some of its players.