Title: Next BCCI Secretary Candidates Named as Jay Shah Eyes ICC Chairman Position With Jay Shah possibly filling the ICC Chairman position, the names of potential candidates for the BCCI Secretary role are being discussed. Rajeev Shukla, Ashish Shelar, Arun Dhumal, and Rohan Jaitley are among those being considered. There is a possibility of a role reshuffle within the BCCI, with Shukla potentially taking the Secretary position for a year and Shelar also being a strong contender.
Newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who will become the youngest to hold the position, has set his sights on promoting Test cricket during his tenure. He also plans to improve the global standards of the game and implement a talent search program. The BCCI extended their congratulations to Shah, who pledges to dedicate himself to the sport.
Jay Shah, the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. At 35 years old, Shah is set to become the youngest person to lead the global cricket governing body. He will officially take over the position on December 1, 2024, succeeding current chairman Greg Barclay. Shah's election comes at a critical time as cricket aims to become a more inclusive and popular sport globally, with the inclusion of the sport in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that their current secretary, Jay Shah, will take over as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December. He will succeed Greg Barclay, who declined to run for a third consecutive term. Shah, who has held his BCCI position since 2019, is currently the head of the powerful sub-committee for Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) and has vowed to continue their pursuit of free and fair journalism.
Jay Shah, 35, has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest person ever to hold the position. Previously serving as the BCCI Secretary and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council, Shah has expressed his commitment to globalizing the sport and introducing new technologies and markets. He will take over from current chairman Greg Barclay in December after Barclay's term ends. Shah's appointment comes at a crucial time with cricket's upcoming inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
After being appointed as the new chairman for the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah expressed his gratitude and shared his vision for the future of cricket. He emphasized on the importance of balancing multiple formats, incorporating advanced technologies, and expanding the sport's reach in new global markets. He also highlighted the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Olympics as a significant milestone for the growth of the sport.
At the age of 36, Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the new Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This makes him the youngest-ever to hold the prestigious position and the fifth Indian to do so after Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar. The announcement was made through a tweet by the ICC and it remains to be seen who will take over as the BCCI Secretary after Shah's tenure.
Jay Shah, the current BCCI General Secretary, is likely to be named the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). This follows the announcement of ICC's current chair Greg Barclay to step down amidst a $4.46 billion dispute with major broadcast rights holder Star. Shah has already received support from top nations including Australia and England for his nomination, making his appointment highly likely. If elected, he will become only the third Indian to hold the prestigious position of ICC's chief.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is set to take over as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November. Sources have confirmed that Shah will replace incumbent Greg Barclay, who has declined to stand for a third term. With the support of cricket boards from England and Australia, Shah is poised to become the third Indian to hold this prestigious position in the past. As per ICC rules, the chairman's election will now require a simple majority of nine votes for the winner. Shah has a strong track record and is well-regarded by most of the 16 voting members. He will serve a one-year term as BCCI secretary before going on a mandatory cooling off period of three years, in accordance with the BCCI constitution.
The PCB has submitted a draft schedule to the ICC to host the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy entirely in Pakistan, with a potential India-Pakistan match in Lahore on 1 March. The BCCI's approval remains a major hurdle, but there is hope that the Men in Blue will finally cross the border for the event. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is optimistic about the participation of all eight teams, and has made plans to facilitate Indian fans' entry on tourist visas.