The appointment of Jay Shah as ICC chairman can reportedly be delayed by a month amid the chaos between the BCCI and PCB regarding the hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Shah was set to become the chairman for the global body on December 1, however according to a recent report by CricketPakistan, the current chairman Greg Barclay’s tenure could be extended by a month.
It is suspected that one of the reasons why this step is being taken by the ICC is due to the fact that it’s Barclay who has been overseeing the Champions Trophy conundrum and it would have been tough for Jay Shah to resolve the matter soon after taking charge.
Latest reports also claim that PCB is ready to accept the hybrid model for Champions Trophy, but have also laid forward a massive demand in front of the ICC. The Pakistan Board wants the global body to ensure that all they play all ICC tournaments that will be held in India till 2031 in a hybrid model. This means that the Men in Green will be playing all their matches in a neutral venue.
India is due to host 3 ICC men’s events in India – the 2026 T20 World Cup jointly with Sri Lanka, the 2029 Champions Trophy, and the 2031 ODI World Cup jointly with Bangladesh.
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