Jay Shah, the current BCCI secretary, is poised to become the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), as per media reports.
This development follows the decision by Greg Barclay, the current ICC chairman, to step down after his term ends in November 2024. Shah’s potential elevation to this prestigious role has garnered attention in the cricketing world.
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Jay Shah’s rise to the top position at ICC seems almost certain, reportedly with strong backing from Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board, and several other members of the cricketing community. Although an official announcement is yet to be made, Shah is considered one of the most influential figures within the ICC boardroom.
Shah is currently serving as the head of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs sub-committee and is set to be the youngest to be ICC chairman.
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The Sporting News takes a look at the list of all Indians who have held the International Cricket Council’s top post.
A total of 4 Indians have held the ICC chairman’s post. The first Indian to do so was Jagmohan Dalmiya who was one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket during his time.
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Jagmohan Dalmiya | 1997–2000 |
| Sharad Pawar | 2010–2012 |
| N Srinivasan | 26 July 2014 – 9 November 2015 |
| Shashank Manohar | 22 November 2015 – 30 June 2020 |
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The ICC chairman’s position allows for three terms of two years each. Barclay, who has served for four years, chose not to seek a third term.
The election process requires 16 votes, with a simple majority of nine votes (51%) needed to secure the position. The deadline for filing nominations is August 27, 2024, and Shah is expected to be a frontrunner in the race.
At just 35 years old, Jay Shah could become the youngest chairman in ICC history.
