BCCI Secretary Jay Shah is set to become the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December, following his nomination as the sole candidate for the role. The announcement was made by the global governing body for cricket on Tuesday. Also ReadShikhar Dhawan joins Legends League Cricket after international retirement Shah, who has served as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since 2019, will take over from Greg Barclay, the current ICC chairman. Barclay, who has held the position since 2020, chose not to seek a third consecutive term of two years. In a statement released by the ICC, Shah expressed his gratitude for the nomination, saying, "I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council." His new role marks a significant shift from his current position, as he will leave his BCCI role following the Board's Annual General Meeting, scheduled for late September or October. Shah has been a prominent figure in international cricket administration, currently leading the ICC's Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) sub-committee, a position he assumed in 2022. His leadership in this influential role has been marked by his work on crucial financial and commercial matters impacting global cricket. As Shah prepares to step into the chairman's role, his extensive experience in cricket governance and his leadership role within the ICC's F&CA will be pivotal as he takes on this new challenge. His appointment is anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the ICC's strategic direction and operations.
