Sunil Gavaskar Backs Jay Shah for ICC Presidency

Sunil Gavaskar expressed confidence that Jay Shah, the current BCCI president, could positively impact global cricket if elected as the next ICC chairman, following Greg Barclay's decision not to seek re-election. Gavaskar criticized allegations from the 'Old Powers' suggesting that Shah coerced Barclay into stepping down, calling them 'perennial cribbers' and questioning their lack of action during the decision-making process. He emphasized that if Shah is elected, he would be the youngest ICC chief and potentially benefit players worldwide, just as he has for Indian cricket. Gavaskar argued that the criticisms stem from the old powers' realization that they no longer hold control over the sport. The nomination deadline for the ICC chair position is August 27, and if successful, Shah would join a legacy of prominent Indian cricket leaders. Gavaskar's comments highlight the shifting dynamics within international cricket governance.