According to several reports, the current BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Greg Barclay as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. To secure his nomination, the ICC requires a proposer and a seconder. Reports also indicate that England and Australia are likely to back Shah’s candidature, further solidifying his bid for the top position.
Now, a report in Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar has said that if Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman then Rohan Jaitly, who is the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President, may become the BCCI Secretary.
Greg Barclay, who is eligible to serve a third term of two years, has announced his decision not to seek re-election, paving the way for Shah’s potential ascension.
According to ICC rules, each of the 16 current ICC directors must submit their nominations by August 27 to be considered for the chairmanship.
If Shah succeeds, he will become the youngest-ever ICC chief at the age of 36. His election would also make him the latest Indian to hold the prestigious position, following in the footsteps of the likes of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N. Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
Currently, Jay Shah serves as the BCCI-appointed ICC director and chairs the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs sub-committee, one of the most influential bodies within the ICC.
