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Jay Shah: BCCI Secretary Poised to Become ICC Chairman

Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, is expected to become the new ICC chairman, succeeding Greg Barclay, who is not seeking a third term.

Potential Appointment of Jay Shah as ICC Chairman

Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, likely to become new ICC chairman
Current chairman Greg Barclay not seeking a third term
Barclay's tenure ends on November 30, 2024
Shah reportedly has backing from Cricket Australia and ECB
Last date for official nominations: August 27, 2024
If elected, Shah would be the youngest ICC chairman at 35

ICC Election Process and Shah's Position

ICC chairman election comprises 16 votes
Simple majority of 9 votes (51%) required to win
Shah heads ICC's Finance and Commercial Affairs sub-committee
Enjoys goodwill with most voting members
Currently has one year left as BCCI secretary
Shah's potential move to ICC could allow 4 more years in BCCI

Historical Context and Indian Leadership in ICC

Shah would be the fifth Indian to lead ICC
Shah's appointment would continue India's influence in global cricket

Previous Indian ICC leaders:

- Jagmohan Dalmiya (1997-2000)
- Sharad Pawar (2010-2012)
- N Srinivasan (2014-2015)
- Shashank Manohar (2015-2020)

BCCI Rules and Shah's Career Trajectory

BCCI constitution allows 6-year tenure before 3-year cooling-off period
Maximum 18 years in office: 9 in state association, 9 in BCCI
Shah's move to ICC could extend his cricket administration career
Potential to avoid immediate cooling-off period in BCCI

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