Wellington, July 24: The International Cricket Council today received another setback in its search of a new Vice President as New Zealand administrator John Anderson has refused to take up the job.
After rejection of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard's candidature last month, the ICC had asked the cricket Boards of Australia and New Zealand to re-nominate a person.
The New Zealand Cricket checked with Anderson, originally their first choice for the job, but the administrator turned down the offer.
"In light of ICC's rejection of the nomination of John Howard, I approached Sir John Anderson to assess his availability for the role. Unfortunately Sir John advised me that he is not available to be considered as a possible nominee," NZC Chairman Alan Isaac said in a statement.
"The NZC Board respects Sir John's position and acknowledges the outstanding contribution he has made to game of cricket.