ICC likely to extend chairman’s tenure in upcoming meeting

There have been a lot of talks in the ICC (International Cricket Council) to amend the constitution to extend the chairman’s tenure. The amendment is set to be discussed in the upcoming board meeting, scheduled for March 2024.

The chairman’s term could be extended from the current two years to three years. Furthermore, the future eligibility for the chairman would be changed to two consecutive terms instead of the current three. This means that a person can be a chairman for six years but would be elected twice, not three times, allowing them to be re-elected just once. This would help the chairman have a longer term within the ICC, which can help in developing more effective policies with better implementation.

It is also worth noting that the ICC has made no official announcement regarding the term extension; however, informal discussions have already taken place among the board members. If the same rule is approved, it could be implemented during the annual conference in June or July.

"However, it remains uncertain whether the proposed amendment aims to benefit any specific individual. The current chairman, Greg Barclay, is set to serve until November. It is unclear whether the amendment, if passed, will take immediate effect or if a new chairman will only be appointed in November," a Cricbuzz report said.

The chairman position of the ICC was established in 2016, and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar was the first elected chairman of the ICC. After he stepped down in 2020, Barclay stepped up to the position and even secured a new two-year term in 2022.

With the current tenure ending in November, many are waiting to see whether the new rule implementation will see Barclay extend his term or if new personnel are appointed for the role.