New Delhi: N Srinivasan's fate as ICC chairman was sealed long before the BCCI AGM ended in Mumbai on Monday.
Board president Shashank Manohar will be India's new representative at cricket's governing body, replacing the Tamil Nadu strongman.
"It is the BCCI president's prerogative who he wants to send to ICC. Shashank Manohar feels he is the right man for the job and I have absolutely no qualms about it. I wish Mr Manohar all the best for the ICC chairman's post," Srinivasan told the Times of India.
"I run a big business and it consumes a lot of time. Cricket for me has always been an interest and will remain so," Srinivasan said.
"I had a fruitful innings at the ICC.The new financial models, the new media rights -these were brought into place when I was in charge. I have always believed in doing the job that I have at hand and I am satisfied with my contribution," he further added.
Srinivasan is also a keen golfer. In his spare time, the cricket administrator hope to become a better golfer.
"You know, I am an avid golfer and now that I have some time for myself, I will work on my golf, it needs to get better," he added.
