As per reliable sources, BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, is set to be the new ICC Chairman. The reports have been floating round from the time Greg Barclay did not want to continue for the post for the third time after the end of his tenure on November 30.
As per reports, Barclay’s resignation is due to the “a $US3 billion ($4.46 billion) dispute between the governing body and its major broadcast rights holder Star.”
The same reports state that Shah has the support and backing of Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board and other full-time members for this post. However, neither Shah nor ICC has spoken anything officially regarding this matter. August 27 is the last date to file nominations for the post. An ICC Chairman can complete three terms with each term consisting of 2 years. Barclay has completed two terms and has hence served for 4 years.
How many votes does Jay Shah need to become ICC chairman?
“ICC Chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the Board that he will not stand for a third term and will step down from the post when his current tenure finishes at the end of November. Barclay was appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, before being re-elected in 2022,” the ICC stated in a media release.
Jay Shah is the current secretary of the Board of Cricket Control in India
The latest ICC rule states that a nominee can become the ICC Chairman with a simple majority of 9 out of the 16 votes. Earlier, a two third majority was needed to become the ICC chairman. Meanwhile, the fans have come up with different reactions to the developement. Here’s a look at that:
The media release also stated: “Current directors are now required to put forward nominations for the next Chair by 27 August 2024 and if there is more than one candidate, an election will be held with the term of the new Chair commencing on 1 December 2024.”
Shah is one of the most influential faces in the management of cricket boards. Under him, BCCI has reached new heights and are currently the richest board in cricket by far. He is currently the head of ICC’s all-powerful Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) sub-committee. Moreover, he has the approval of all the 16 votes to become the ICC chairman.
