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Jay Shah to replace Greg Barclay as the New ICC Chairman - Reports

By Karan Rawat Published: August 21, 2024 1:45 AM IST • Updated: August 21, 2024 1:47 AM IST • 3 Min Read

Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, is all set to take the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC). As per the latest development, the current ICC chairman, Greg Barclay, has cleared that he is likely to step down from the role.

That's what has made the Shah's a premier candidate for this post. Notably, Jay Shah is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and some reports confirm that there might not be another candidate against him for the role of ICC chairman.

Barclay was appointed as the ICC chairman in November 2020 and is not willing to continue the role for the third consecutive duration. On Tuesday, he informed the board members through a virtual video call.

BCCI President Jay Shah to replace Greg Barclay as the new ICC chairman

In an interview with The Age, an ICC spokesperson said, "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."

He also confirmed that all the current directors are required to give nominations by the deadline, which ends on August 27, 2024. If there will be two or more applicants, then there will be an election. However, it doesn't look like there won't be any other candidate against Jay Shah.

The new chairman will take over the responsibility on December 1, 2024. Notably, some reports confirm that Jay Shah has the backing of Australia and England, which makes his case even stronger. The BCCI secretary will be the youngest ICC chairman, who will become at the age of 35.

The new term for the ICC chairman will be for three years. As per the ICC rule, a candidate needs nine out of 16 votes to become the ICC Chairman, and Jay Shah is one of the most influential figures in the world of cricket. If it happens, he will become the fifth Indian to lead the ICC.

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