Jay Shah (left), N Srinivasan, Sharad Pawar (right). (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Here’s a look at Indians who have headed the ICC in the past.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday (August 27) was elected unopposed as the next ICC chairman. He will the youngest ever chairman in the history of the ICC.
The 35-year-old Shah, who has been the BCCI secretary since 2019, will take over from 62-year-old Greg Barclay on December 1 after the New Zealander decided against running for a third consecutive term of two years.
Shah became the fifth Indian to be elected for the high-profile job.
Here’s a look at Indians who have served as ICC chairman
Jagmohan Dalmiya: Former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya was the first Indian to become ICC President. He was unanimously elected as ICC President in 1997 and held the office for three years. He was the first Asian and the first non-cricketer to be at the helm of the ICC. During his three-year tenure, Dalmiya played an instrumental role in awarding Test status to Bangladesh and also supported them in winning the hosting rights of the first-ever ICC Knockout Trophy in 1998.
Sharad Pawar: Sharad Pawar became ICC President in 2010 after succeeding David Morgan. The former BCCI president served for a period of two years.
N Srinivasan: Former BCCI President N Srinivasan became ICC chairman on June 26, 2014, after constitutional changes to the governing body were passed at the annual conference in Melbourne. He was removed from the post on November 9, 2015, after the BCCI decided to recall him and nominate Shashank Manohar as the chief of the world body.
Shashank Manohar: Shashank Manohar succeeded Srinivasan as ICC Chairman in November 2015 and held the position for four years before resigning on June 30, 2020.
Jay Shah: BCCI secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new ICC chairman on August 27, 2024. The 35-year-old will become the fifth Indian to take charge of the ICC and will be the youngest ever ICC chairman. Jay will replace Greg Barclay, who decided not to seek a third term. He will assume the role on December 1, 2024.
Upon his election, Shah expressed his intent to advance the global reach and popularity of cricket, particularly with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics.
“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.
“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalise cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”
He added, “While we will build on the valuable lessons learnt, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”