Have a look at the list of all the ICC Chairman till now and the salary
Jay Shah, who is currently serving as the BCCI secretary, is grabbing headlines after reports emerged suggesting that the 35-year-old might be the new chairman of the ICC.
Earlier, reports emerged online indicating that Jay Shah is reportedly on track to become the new chairman of the International Cricket Council.
The businessman and cricket administrator, who is presently the head of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs sub-committee, is all prepared to become the youngest chairman in the history of the ICC.
List of the all ICC Chairman till date, salary and election voting process
Various reports suggest that Jay Shah’s ascent to the top ICC position is almost certain, with strong support reportedly coming from the England and Wales cricket board, cricket Australia, and several other influential members of the cricketing community.
As of now, the official announcement regarding Jay Shah’s becoming the new chairman of the ICC is yet to be made, however, many regards him as one of the most powerful and important figures within the ICC boardroom.
JAY SHAH TO TAKE OVER AS NEW ICC CHAIRMAN…!!! 🇮🇳
– Australia and England supported Jay Shah to run the ICC for at least 3 years. (The Age). pic.twitter.com/X6rPkCMQ2z
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 21, 2024
List of the Indian ICC Chairmen
Let’s have a quick look at the list of Indians who have previously held the top post at the ICC:
Jagmohan Dalmiya (1997–2000)
Dalmiya is the first Indian to hold the position and one of the most influential figures in the Indian cricket.
Sharad Pawar (2010-2012)
N Srinivasan (2014-2015)
Imran Khwaja (2020)
Imran Khwaja become the interim chairman for approximately 145 days
Shashank Manohar (2015-2020)
The ICC chairman’s role allows for up to three terms of two years you. Barclay, having served for four years, has opted not to pursue a third term.
The deadline for filing nominations is August 27, 2024, and Shah is expected to be a leading contender. Reportedly, Jay Shah could become the youngest chairman in ICC history.
List of the ICC Chairmen till date
|
Rank
|
Name
|
Nationality
|
Term
|
|
1
|
Colin Cowdrey
|
England
|
1989–1993
|
|
2
|
Clyde Walcott
|
West Indies
|
1993–1997
|
|
3
|
Jagmohan Dalmiya
|
India
|
1997–2000
|
|
4
|
Malcolm Gray
|
Australia
|
2000–2003
|
|
5
|
Ehsan Mani
|
Pakistan
|
2003–2006
|
|
6
|
Percy Sonn
|
South Africa
|
2006–2007
|
|
7
|
Ray Mali
|
South Africa
|
2007–2008
|
|
8
|
David Morgan
|
England
|
2008–2010
|
|
9
|
Sharad Pawar
|
India
|
2010–2012
|
|
10
|
Alan Isaac
|
New Zealand
|
2012–2014
|
|
11
|
Mustafa Kamal
|
Bangladesh
|
2014–2015
|
|
12
|
Zaheer Abbas
|
Pakistan
|
2015–2016
|
According to ICC rules for the chairmanship election, the process involves 16 votes, and a of nine votes (51%) is required to win.
While the salary of the ICC Chairman isn’t known, it is believed that Jay Shah is paid Rs.3,50,000 in salary by the BCCI for attending meetings and conducting other cricket related tasks. He is believed to have a net worth of Rs.125-150 crore.
About Jay Shah
Born on September 22, 1988, Jay Shah, whose full name is Jay Amitbhai Shah, is an Indian businessman and cricket administrator.
The son of India’s Home Affairs Minister, become the secretary of the board of control for cricket in India (BCCI) in 2019. Additionally, he also serves as the president of Asian cricket council.
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