The Indian sent a letter to the sport’s global governing body to say he would be standing down from the job he was given last May.

According to Cricinfo, the 59-year-old wrote to the ICC’s chief executive Dave Richardson saying he had done all he could to fulfil the role, but felt he could not continue.

"I have tried to do my best and have tried to be fair and impartial in deciding matters in the functioning of the Board and in matters related to Member Boards along with the able support of all directors," Manohar said.

"However, for personal reasons it is not possible for me to hold the August office of ICC chairman and hence, I am tendering my resignation as chairman with immediate effect.

"I take this opportunity to thank all the directors, the management and staff of ICC for supporting me wholeheartedly.

"I wish the ICC all the very best and hope it achieves greater heights in future."

In a statement published on the ICC’s website, they confirmed Manohar had tendered his resignation.

"The ICC Board will assess the situation and next steps before making a further announcement," the statement said.

Manohar, who has served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) twice, was elected unopposed and was due to serve a two-year term.

The ICC have been looking into reforms to help spread power and money in the sport evenly after criticism the BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board, collectively nicknamed the Big Three, had too much control.

Last month, a new ICC constitution was passed in principle, with a formal vote with all members set to take place in April.