Jay Shah To Be Appointed ICC Chairman, Ends Greg Barclay’s Tenure

Jay Shah is the Secretary of the BCCI is poised to become the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) according to sources confirmed by NDTV. Current Chairman Greg Barclay has informed ICC directors, including Cricket Australia’s Chair Mike Baird, that he will not be seeking a third term. Barclay’s decision aligns with Shah’s intention to step into the role when Barclay’s tenure ends in November. With the support of cricket boards from England and Australia, Shah has garnered the necessary backing to secure the position.

Shah, who is also the son of India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, will join the ranks of previous Indian leaders who have held the ICC’s top position, including Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N. Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar. Shah’s term as BCCI Secretary is set to continue for another year before he enters a mandatory cooling-off period in October 2025, as per the BCCI constitution.

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As part of the ICC’s election process, current directors must submit their nominations for the next Chairman by August 27, 2024. If more than one candidate is nominated, an election will be held, with the new Chairman’s term beginning on December 1, 2024. The election requires a simple majority of nine votes out of 16, a change from the previous two-thirds majority requirement.

Shah’s candidacy is bolstered by the goodwill he enjoys among the 16 voting members, positioning him as the likely successor to Barclay.