Jay Shah could serve two three-year terms as ICC chair

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah could end up being the ICC chair for two terms of three years each instead of three terms of two years each which is the current norm after he takes over on December 1 ESPNcricinfo reportedThe ICC Board which met in Dubai over the weekend recommended that the term for the chair and the independent director be changedICC said in a statement on Monday that the recommendation will now be circulated for approval among its members comprising Full and Associate MembersWhile no reason was given for the recommendation it is understood that the move is part of the ICCs drive for better governancethe report saidThe ICC Board believes it will provide security and stability to both the chair and independent director who sit on the ICC Board without having to worry about elections every two years Also while the overall term of six years remains the same there will be more continuity according to ESPNcricinfoJay Shah was elected unopposed to replace outgoing ICC chair Greg BarclayAlso ReadLivingstone to lead England in WI ODIs as Buttler sits out due to calf injuryThe report said there were changes to the ICC mens cricket committee too with New Zealand businessman Scott Weenink appointed Full Member representative and Scott Edwards the 28yearold Netherlands captain named Associate Member representativeThe ICC Board approved the next womens future tours programme FTP for the 20252029 cycle which will be announced soon This will be the second FTP for women following the one announced in 2022 as per ESPNcricinfoAdditionally the ICC chief executives committee CEC approved shifting the calendar for the womens rankings annual update from October 1 to May 1 every year To ensure the rankings accurately reflect the increase in womens cricket teams will now need to play at least eight matches per format ODIs and T20Is instead of sixThe process for Associate teams to gain ODI status has also been formalized Currently 16 womens teams have ODI status including 11 Full Members and five Associate Members Netherlands Papua New Guinea Scotland Thailand and USAFor the 20252029 cycle the top two Associate teams that qualify for the Womens ODI World Cup qualifier in 2025 will gain ODI status The remaining three slots will be based on T20I rankings as of May 1 2025 making their ODI status dependent on T20I performancesThe ICC has also approved the creation of two annual T20I tournaments for Associate teams between 2025 and 2028 This is intended to increase competition in preparation for the 16team womens T20 World Cup in 2030This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever