BCCI secretary Jay Shah has been elected the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) unopposed, the apex body confirmed on Tuesday.
Along with the ICC chairman's role, Shah also held Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021 and has been BCCI's secretary since October 2019.
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Shah reportedly had strong backing from Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board, and several other members of the cricketing community.
After being appointed as the chief of the ICC, Shah told the official website,
"I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council. I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before."
"While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflexion point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways."
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List of Indian ICC chairmen in the past
A total of 4 Indians have held the ICC chairman's post in the past. 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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What is the ICC chairman's eligibility and election process?
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.