Jay Shah, the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">BCCI </a>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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">ICC </a>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.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BCCI President Jay Shah to replace Greg Barclay as the new ICC chairman</h2>



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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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/world-test-championship-points-table-updated-after-eng-vs-wi-3rd-test-england-improving-their-pct-with-big-impressions/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/world-test-championship-points-table-updated-after-eng-vs-wi-3rd-test-england-improving-their-pct-with-big-impressions/">ICC </a>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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Shah" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Shah">Jay Shah</a> has the backing of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/australia/">Australia </a>and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/">England</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">ICC </a>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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Jay Shah to replace Greg Barclay as the New ICC Chairman - Reports

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On Monday, December 9, the much-awaited wait for the race of the successor of Jay Shah has been announced. Roger Binny, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has announced former Indian wicket-keeper Devajit Saikia from Assam to serve as interim secretary of the BCCI.
Saikia is all ready to work as interim secretary until the elections are done for this post. The position is still open as Jay Shah began his stint as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Binny has used his special command as BCCI president and appointed the joint secretary as interim secretary for the time being.
Notably, the BCCI needs to host the elections for the next secretary within one and a half months or 45 days from the day Jay Shah left the position. According to some reports, the BCCI management already has had internal talks about the next secretary, and the person for this position is likely to have a tenure for close to one year, around September 2025.
Jay Shah began his new role as the ICC chairman on December 1, and he joined this position as an independent member. That means he can't engage with any other board while serving as ICC chairman. That is why it became important to appoint an interim secretary for the BCCI.
<h2>Who is Devajit Saikia? BCCI's new interim secretary replacing Jay Shah</h2>
Devajit Saikia is a former first-class wicket-keeper who played for Assam. He is currently holding a position of joint secretary for the Indian cricket board. Apart from his career with the BCCI, he is also a renowned advocate who completed his degree from Cotton College.
He played Ranji Trophy for Assam. He also represented East Zone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and played with Sourav Ganguly. Saikia has also held the position of secretary of the Assam Cricket Association. Saikia was elected as joint secretary of the BCCI on October 18, 2022.
With Jay Shah, he has been announced in many revolutionary moments achieved by the BCCI, including the success of the Women's Premier League (WPL). With his tenure with the BCCI, he also joined as General Secretary of the Guwahati Sports Association (GSA). on May 6, 2023.

Jay Shah has begun his career as ICC Chairman. Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the new interim BCCI secretary.

Devajit Saikia will serve as interim BCCI secretary until the BCCI hosts the elections for the new secretary after Jay Shah left the position.

Who is former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia, who replaces Jay Shah as the new BCCI secretary?

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India are again in the finals of another ICC Tournament. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

IND vs AUS: INDIA Beat AUSTRALIA in SEMIFINAL; Enters the FINAL of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best.

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

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With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head.

Rohit Sharma given strict orders on how to stop Travis Head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make a massive announcement related to the T20I captaincy of the team.

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