India’s Jay Shah set to become ICC Chairman

India’s Jay Shah is reportedly next in line for the International Cricket Council chairmanship as current ICC chief Greg Barclay opted out of a third term on Tuesday.

His tenure will be coming to an end in November 30, with the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary is favourite to succeed.

“Two sources with knowledge of discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity because negotiations are confidential, confirmed the move late on Tuesday night,” the Age added.

Shah has already secured backing from Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board and other full-time members.

There has been no official confirmation from either Shah or ICC on the matter.

The last date to file official nominations for the post is August 27. An ICC chairman is eligible for three terms of two years each.

New Zealand’s Barclay has so far completed four years and is set to step down this year.

ICC Chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the Board that he will not stand for a third term and will step down from the post when his current tenure finishes at the end of November. Barclay was appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, before being re-elected in 2022,” the ICC stated in a media release.

To secure the chair, Shah would need nine votes out of 16.