The Indian administrator announced his resignation for “personal reasons” earlier this month, but the ICC state their board passed a resolution to request him to remain in the post with “overwhelming support” earlier this week.

The resolution asked Manohar to withdraw his resignation or defer his departure as the organisation’s chairman.

“I respect the sentiments expressed by the directors and the confidence they have reposed in me,” Manohar said.

“In the light of this, and although my decision to depart due to personal reasons has not changed, I am willing to continue as chairman till the responsibility as per the resolution is complete.

“I have duty to work with my colleagues to enable a smooth transition and continue our work on the governance of the ICC.”

Manohar, who has served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) twice, was elected unopposed as the ICC's first independent chairman last May 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.

ICC Board members have claimed Manohar remaining in the post will be crucial to ensuring governance and financial restructuring are completed.

“It is important that the current issues are resolved to everyone’s satisfaction,” said Vikram Limaye, the BCCI's representative on the ICC Board.

“We had a productive meeting with Mr Manohar recently (prior to his resignation) wherein we outlined the concerns of BCCI on the financial model and governance issues and our suggestions for resolution.

“We are committed to working with ICC for a satisfactory resolution of these issues.”

David Peever, Cricket Australia chairman, added: “This resolution is a clear indication that whilst the Board may not yet agree on the detail of our reform process, we are committed to the overarching philosophies of it.

“We all believe that Shashank should be the man to see it through and whilst respectful of a decision made for personal reasons, we are delighted that he has agreed to remain in post until the completion of the 2017 Annual Conference where we can elect a successor.”

The Annual Conference is due to take place in June.