Rohan Jaitley, Son of Arun Jaitley, May Become BCCI Secretary: Appointment Possible if Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman, Board Members Agree

Rohan Jaitley, President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), is expected to be appointed as the new Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to sources from Source, the current BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, will be replaced by Jaitley if Shah is elected as the ICC Chairman.

Sources from Source indicate that Jaitley’s name is leading the race for the position of BCCI Secretary, with widespread agreement on his appointment. Other officials, including President Roger Binny, will continue in their roles as their terms are set to conclude in a year.

It is almost certain that Jay Shah will be elected as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He is expected to file his nomination by the evening of August 26. Consequently, Shah will need to step down from his position at the Indian cricket board. The current ICC Chairman, Greg Barclay, will complete his term on November 30.

Why Rohan Jaitley is a Strong Contender: 3 Reasons

Strong Influence in BCCI

Rohan Jaitley, son of former BJP leader Arun Jaitley, benefits from his father’s significant influence in the BCCI. Arun Jaitley had a strong presence in the board, which has contributed to Rohan’s own influence.

Experienced Sports Administrator

Rohan Jaitley has served as President of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) twice. His experience as a sports administrator is notable, and under his leadership, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi hosted five World Cup matches.

Successful Delhi Premier League Organization

Under Rohan Jaitley’s leadership, the Delhi Premier League was successfully organized. The league featured prominent players such as Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Nitish Rana, Yash Dhull, Ayush Badoni, and Lalit Yadav.

Shah’s ICC Chairmanship Nearly Certain, 15 Out of 16 Members Support Him

It is reported that Jay Shah has the support of nearly all members in the ICC. He has backing from 15 out of 16 members of the ICC board. According to ICC regulations, the chairman election involves votes from 16 directors, with 9 votes required to secure the position. Previously, a two-thirds majority was necessary to become chairman.

Four Indians Have Held the ICC Chairman Position

So far, four Indians have served as the ICC Chairman. Jagmohan Dalmiya was ICC President from 1997 to 2000. Sharad Pawar held the position from 2010 to 2012. N. Srinivasan served as ICC Chairman from 2014 to 2015, and Shashank Manohar held the role from 2015 to 2020. 

Before 2015, the ICC head was referred to as President; thereafter, the title changed to Chairman.