As Jay Shah prepares to succeed Greg Barclay as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), speculation about his replacement as the BCCI Secretary has intensified. Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and the Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will officially assume his new role as ICC Chairman on December 1, 2024.
With Shah’s departure, Rohan Jaitley, the current President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the role of BCCI Secretary.
Who is Rohan Jaitley?
Rohan Jaitley is a highly accomplished lawyer and the son of the late Arun Jaitley, India’s former Finance Minister and a prominent political leader. Following in his father’s footsteps, Rohan has carved a notable career in law and cricket administration. As the President of the DDCA, he has demonstrated strong leadership and administrative skills. Notably, his father, Arun Jaitley, held the BCCI Secretary position for an impressive 14 years, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Indian cricket administration.
Rohan Jaitley’s rise in cricket administration reflects his commitment to the sport and his ability to uphold his father’s legacy while creating a distinct path of his own. His experience and vision have positioned him as the frontrunner for one of the most influential roles in Indian cricket.
Meanwhile, Jay Shah’s new role as ICC Chairman further strengthens India’s presence in the global cricketing arena. Shah will be the fifth Indian to assume this prestigious position, joining the likes of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar. At just 36 years old, Shah will also make history as the youngest ICC Chairman, symbolizing the global cricketing community’s confidence in his leadership and vision for the sport.