Jay Shah, the current Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is poised to become the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman on December 1st. A recent recommendation by the ICC Board suggests that Shah’s tenure could be extended to two terms of three years each, deviating from the current norm of three terms of two years each.
This recommendation, which will be circulated among ICC members for approval, aims to enhance governance within the organization. The ICC Board believes that a longer tenure will provide stability and security to the Chairman and Independent Director, allowing them to focus on long-term strategic initiatives without the distraction of frequent elections.
Shah, who is 35 years old, was elected unopposed to succeed Greg Barclay, who has served two terms as ICC Chairman. The Independent Director position has been vacant since Indra Nooyi completed her three terms earlier this year.
In addition to the proposed changes to the Chairman’s tenure, the ICC Board also made adjustments to the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee. Scott Weenink, a New Zealand businessman, has been appointed as the Full Member representative, while Scott Edwards, the 28-year-old Netherlands captain, will represent the Associate Members.
These changes are part of the ICC’s ongoing efforts to improve governance and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sport. By providing greater stability and continuity to key leadership positions, the ICC aims to foster a more effective and efficient decision-making process.
