Jay Shah, a son of India’s current Ministry of Home Affairs Amit Shah, has been serving as a BCCI secretary since 2019. He has been a driving force behind the unprecedented success and growth of Indian cricket. His visionary leadership and strategic acumen have not only strengthened India’s position on the global cricketing stage but also fostered innovation and inclusivity within the sport. Now, Jay Shah is set to become an ICC Chairman as 15 out of 16 members are supporting him. But, when Shah becomes the ICC Chairman, someone has to fill the spot of BCCI secretary and it is still unclear that who will be the next candidate for the role.
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Today, we will talk about the possible candidates who can replace Jay Shah as BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary. So let’s dive into it quickly.
Jay Shah to become new ICC Chairman
The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is likely to become the new ICC (International Cricket Council) Chairman. With 15 out of 16 members supporting Shah, he might become an ICC Chairman with no other candidate standing against him. The last date to file an official nomination for an ICC Chairman role is August 27. If some other candidate files an official nomination for the role, the election process will be followed. But it is highly unlikely that any other candidate will stand for the role against Jay Shah.
A current ICC Chairman, Greg Barclay will most likely make way for Jay Shah for the role. Barclay is on the extension for this chairman role. He became an ICC Chairman in November 2020 and then re-appointed for the role in 2022. A new ICC Chairman will take charge from December 01. Shah’s statutory three-year cooling-off period to return to the richest cricket body will begin in October 2025, when his term ends.
Who will become the new BCCI secretary after Jay Shah?
We have talked about Shah becoming an ICC Chairman, but what about the vacant BCCI secretary position left by him? Who will become the new BCCI secretary? Let’s see some names who might take the role after Jay Shah.
Candidates who can replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary
(1) Arun Dhumal
Arun Dhumal is an Indian cricket administrator who has held various significant positions within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is known for his contributions to the governance and administration of cricket in India. Arun Dhumal is the younger brother of Anurag Thakur, the former BCCI president and current Union Minister in the Indian government.
The IPL Chairman has the necessary expertise to lead the board. He headed a cash-rich league before becoming treasurer. Switching Dhumal and Shukla’s titles could be the simplest solution, but BCCI frequently chooses names that nobody could have predicted.
(2) Rajiv Shukla
Rajiv Shukla is an Indian politician, journalist, and cricket administrator who has played a prominent role in both Indian politics and the governance of cricket. He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and has served as a Member of Parliament in both the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of India’s Parliament) and the Lok Sabha (the lower house).
BCCI may rearrange the roles and ask Congress member Shukla, who serves as vice president at the moment, to fill the role for a year. Shukla would be happy to take on the role of secretary, given that vice presidents of the BCCI essentially act as rubber stamps.
(3) Ashish Shelar
Shelar, the treasurer of the BCCI and a well-known figure in MCA administration, is a prominent member of the Maharashtra BJP. Though Shelar is a consummate politician and the BCCI secretaryship requires a lot of work, he might be considered because of his reputation.
Other candidates for the BCCI secretary role
Devajit ‘Lon’ Saikia, the joint secretary, is a crucial member of the present BCCI administration and deserves to be promoted as well. If Jay Shah is prepared to officially enter the ICC Chairman race, then there will be one additional contender on the list of office-bearers, regardless of the various combinations and permutations at work.
A former BCCI secretary stated, “There are no hard and fast rules, but typically, president, secretary, and treasurer are the key posts. Someone new can come in, but it’s unlikely. First, we need to know if Jay is ready to join the ICC. He can go anytime, even if not now.”
The BCCI might also consider young administrators like Rohan Jaitley, Avishek Dalmiya, Dilsher Khanna, Vipul Phadke, and Prabhtej Bhatia. However, a former BCCI secretary pointed out the board’s power structure that rewards those in the system already.
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Conclusion :
So these are the few names who might replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary. As far as Shah is concerned, his commitment to excellence and his forward-thinking approach inspire confidence
and pride among cricket enthusiasts, making him an invaluable asset to the sport. He will look to do the same thing as an ICC Chairman.
What do you think? Who will become the next BCCI secretary? Comment your opinion and prediction below.
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FAQs:-
(1) Who is the current president of BCCI?
A former cricketer Roger Binny is the current president of BCCI.
(2) Who is the current CEO of BCCI?
Hemang Amin is the current CEO of BCCI.
(3) Who was the first ever BCCI secretary and when?
Anthony de Mello became the first-ever BCCI president in 1928. He served as BCCI secretary till 1933.
(4) Who is the current CEO of ICC?
Geoff Allardice is the current CEO of ICC.
(5) How many members are associated with ICC?
Right now, 108 members are associated with ICC.
