Rohan Jaitley Rules Out BCCI Role, Focuses on DDCA Amid Jay Shah's ICC Move
Rohan Jaitley, the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), has dismissed speculation that he could be the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is chosen as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Recent reports have suggested that Jay Shah, the current BCCI secretary, is expected to be appointed as the next ICC chairman following Greg Barclay's decision not to pursue another term as ICC chief.
Last week, Greg Barclay officially informed the ICC board that he will step down from his role as the ICC chairperson when his tenure concludes in November. Barclay, who was initially appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, had successfully secured re-election unopposed in 2022.
With Barclay deciding to step down, Jay Shah has emerged as the front-runner to take over as ICC Chairman. His elevation to the global level will cause a vacancy at the BCCI. Jay Shah has in recent times emerged as the most prominent cricket administrator in the region following his highly successful role as BCCI secretary and secretary of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
As Jay Shah approaches the end of his tenure and faces a cooling-off period, he is likely to assume the role of ICC Chairman. There had been speculation that Rohan Jaitley would step in as BCCI secretary following Shah's move to the ICC. However, Jaitley has denied any intention of taking on BCCI responsibilities, emphasizing instead his commitment to enhancing the league's popularity.
