ICC New President / ICC will soon get a new president, know who is leading the race

ICC New President: The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently took several important decisions in its online board meeting, the most important of which is the process of electing a new president. The term of the current president Greg Barclay is now going to end after being elected unopposed in November 2022. The term of the new ICC president will be three years, and preparations have started for this.

However, Barclay will remain in his post for a few more months, giving the ICC enough time to appoint his successor. At present, the date of the election has not been decided, as it has to be clarified first whether there will be any competition for this post. If two or more nominations are received, the election process can start in October 2024. According to informed sources, the election is possible only if at least one more candidate joins the race.

Jay Shah: Potential President

With the end of Greg Barclay's term, the search for his successor has started. The current directors of the ICC have time till 27 August 2024 to submit nominations for the next chairman. Through this process, the ICC is looking for a leader who can take the organization to the next stage of challenges and opportunities ahead.

The name of India's Jay Shah is prominently coming up for this post. Jay Shah, who is currently the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has taken many important decisions during his tenure and strengthened the organizational structure. Under his leadership, the BCCI and the ACC have conducted many successful projects, making his chances of becoming the ICC President strong. The term of the new president is set to begin from 1 December 2024.

Jay Shah's return to BCCI?

If Jay Shah is appointed as the new chairman of the ICC, it will be interesting to see if he returns to the BCCI in the future. After becoming the secretary of the BCCI in 2019, Shah has brought many important reforms to Indian cricket. If he returns to BCCI after serving in ICC, it could be a momentous occasion for Indian cricket.

Women's T20 World Cup: Shift from Bangladesh to UAE

The ICC has taken another important decision in this meeting, which is related to the Women's T20 World Cup. Earlier this tournament was going to be held in Bangladesh, but in view of the recent violent protests there, it has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Organizing the tournament in UAE will not only ensure its success but will also be an important step in the development of women's cricket.

Conclusion

This ICC meeting has witnessed many important decisions, including the process of electing a new chairman, the transfer of Women's T20 World Cup, and discussion of Jay Shah's possible leadership in ICC. All these decisions are important for the future of ICC and it will be interesting to see their impact in the times to come.