Tavengwa Mukuhlani appointed ICC's deputy chairperson

Mukuhlani succeeds Imran Khwaja in that role following Khwaja’s departure from the Board. Khawaja’s nearly two-decade long run as an Associate director on the ICC Board had come to an end in July this year after the senior Singapore cricket administrator lost out the elections. He subsequently stepped down as the deputy chairperson later that week.

Mukuhlani currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee (F&CA) and the Nominations Committee, and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee.

Shedding light on the importance of Mukuhlani’s appointment coming at the time when Zimbabwe will be co-hosting the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, the ICC stated in its release, “With his leadership experience at Zimbabwe Cricket and his understanding of the region, Mr. Mukuhlani will bring valuable insight as the ICC and its Members work towards delivering a landmark World Cup that will return the tournament to Africa after 24 years and further strengthen the growth and development of cricket across the continent.”

Speaking of his appointment, Mukuhlani said, “I am deeply honoured by the confidence placed in me by my fellow ICC Board Directors and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Chair of the ICC. I look forward to working closely with our Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah, whose leadership, energy and ambition have brought a clear sense of purpose to the ICC, with a strong focus on growing cricket, creating opportunities for our Members and reaching new audiences and markets

“Cricket is entering an exciting period, particularly with its return to the Olympic Games and continued global expansion. I look forward to supporting our Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah and fellow board directors in advancing our shared priorities and serving the best interests of cricket globally.”

Jay Shah, the ICC chairperson, said, “His experience in cricket administration, understanding of the global game and commitment to its development will be invaluable to the ICC Board. Tavengwa has earned the confidence of his fellow Directors, and I look forward to working closely with him to strengthen cricket across our Members and create greater opportunities for the game to grow worldwide. His election is also a significant milestone for Zimbabwe, as he becomes the first Zimbabwean to serve as Deputy Chair.

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