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Jay Shah could serve two three-year terms as ICC chair, rather than the current norm of three two-year terms, starting December 1. This follows a recommendation from the ICC Board, which met in Dubai over the weekend to propose a term change for both the chair and the independent director.
In a statement on Monday, the ICC announced that the recommendation will now be “circulated for approval” among its Full and Associate Members.
Although the rationale for the recommendation wasn’t disclosed, it’s understood to be part of the ICC’s efforts to improve governance. The Board believes this change will offer greater security and stability to the chair and independent director, both of whom sit on the ICC Board, by reducing the frequency of elections. While the total term remains six years, the change aims to ensure more continuity.
Shah, 35, was elected unopposed to replace outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay, who has completed two of his three terms since being elected in 2020. The independent director’s position has been vacant since Indra Nooyi, former Pepsico chair, finished her three terms earlier this summer.
Additionally, changes were made to the ICC men’s cricket committee, with New Zealand businessman Scott Weenink appointed Full Member representative, and Netherlands captain Scott Edwards named Associate Member representative.
In a statement issued by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, Edwards expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am extremely excited and grateful to have the opportunity to join the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee… I look forward to representing these countries to the best of my ability.”
The ICC Board also approved the next women’s future tours programme (FTP) for 2025-2029, which will be announced soon. This will be the second women’s FTP, following the inaugural version in 2022.
The ICC chief executives’ committee (CEC) agreed to shift the annual update of the women’s rankings from October 1 to May 1. To be included, teams must now play at least eight matches per format (ODIs and T20Is), up from six, reflecting the growth of women’s cricket.
A formal mechanism was also approved for Associate teams to gain ODI status. Currently, there are 16 teams with ODI status. For the 2025-2029 cycle, the top two Associate teams from the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup qualifier will gain ODI status, with three additional slots determined by T20I rankings as of May 1, 2025.
The ICC also approved two annual T20I tournaments for Associate teams between 2025 and 2028 to enhance competition ahead of the 16-team Women’s T20 World Cup in 2030.
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