Angry Sunil Gavaskar Calls Out "Perennial Cribbers" For Accusing Jay Shah Of Forcing Out Current ICC Chairman

27.08.2024 - 13:46 sports.ndtv.com

Jay Shah, the current BCCI president, is reportedly leading the race to be the next ICC chairman. The current head Greg Barclay, who is eligible to serve a third term of two years, has announced his decision not to seek re-election, paving the way for Shah's potential ascension.

The new ICC chairman will take charge on December 1, and the last date for filing nomination is August 27. If Shah succeeds, he will become the youngest-ever ICC chief at the age of 36.

His election would also make him the latest in a line of prominent Indians who have held the prestigious position, following in the footsteps of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N.

Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called out the 'old powers' for accusing Jay Shah of forcing Greg Barclay out of his position. "In all probability, Jay Shah will be the next ICC president.

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