In a latest unverified social media rumour, claims are being spread that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi is all set to succeed Jay Shah as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
An account on X claimed that an ESPN report published stated that Naqvi will be the next ICC Chairman and will stay in the role from 2028 to 2032.
Will Mohsin Naqvi succeed Jay Shah as the next ICC Chairman?
It was in 2024 that Naqvi took over as the PCB chief, succeeding Zaka Ashraf. However, it has been a rocky road for the 47-year-old. Having also been appointed as the chief of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 2025, he oversaw the controversial Asia Cup 2025 edition. During the multi-nation tournament, the Indian team had decided not to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, with Naqvi also taking digs at the Men in Blue.
The controversy skyrocketed after the final when Naqvi was waiting on the podium to hand over the trophy to Suryakumar Yadav and co. but they refused to take it from him. The 47-year-old eventually decided to take the trophy with him and lock it in the ACC office in Dubai. The trophy likely still remains in Dubai as Naqvi demanded the BCCI to send Suryakumar to take it from him.
Fast forward to the present, an account on X stated that a report on ESPN claims Naqvi is set to succeed Jay Shah as the next ICC Chairman. Nevertheless, those claims appear to be completely false as ESPN has published no such report.
When did Jay Shah take over as ICC Chairman?
Meanwhile, Shah, who was the BCCI President, took over as the ICC boss on December 1, 2024, succeeding New Zealand attorney Greg Barclay. He was elected unopposed and proved to be the fifth Indian to head the apex body of the sport. On appointment, the 37-year-old said his main target is to oversee cricket's success in the 2028 Olympics. He said, as quoted by ICC:
'I am honoured to take on the role of ICC Chair and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC Directors and Member Boards. This is an exciting time for the sport as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and engaging for fans worldwide. We are at a critical juncture with the coexistence of multiple formats and the need to accelerate the growth of the women's game.'