Jay Shah to Replace Greg Barclay as ICC Chairman

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Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, is set to replace Greg Barclay as the new ICC chairman.

An Overview of the News

• Shah has the support of cricket boards from England and Australia, ensuring the necessary votes for his election.

India’s History of ICC Leadership

• Jay Shah will become the third Indian to chair the ICC, following Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.

• His appointment will officially take place in November when he replaces Barclay.

Jay Shah’s Term as BCCI Secretary

• Shah has one year left as BCCI secretary before a mandatory cooling-off period of three years begins in October 2025.

• According to BCCI rules, an office bearer can serve for six years before requiring a cooling-off period and can hold office for up to 18 years in total (nine years in a state association and nine years in BCCI).

Youngest ICC Chairman in History

• At 35 years old, Jay Shah will become the youngest chairman in the history of the ICC when he assumes the role in December 2024.

About the International Cricket Council (ICC)

• It is the global governing body for cricket.

• It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives of England, Australia, and South Africa.

• In 1989 its name was changed to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

  • Established - 15 June 1909

  • Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Chairman - Jay Shah (November 2024)

  • CEO - Geoff Allardyce