Tavengwa Mukuhlani Becomes First Zimbabwean To Become ICC Deputy Chairman; Jay Shah Hails 'Significant Milestone'
Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He will hold the position until November 2027. Mukuhlani, who also represents Zimbabwe on the ICC Board, will take over from Imran Khwaja following his departure. He becomes the first Zimbabwean to serve as ICC Deputy Chairperson. Extensive Experience Mukuhlani…
Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed as the ICC's new Deputy Chairperson, marking a significant milestone for the sport in his home country. Mukuhlani, who will serve until November 2027, replaces Imran Khwaja and becomes the first Zimbabwean to hold the position. This appointment comes as Zimbabwe prepares to co-host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia, the first ODI World Cup to return to Africa in 24 years.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised Mukuhlani's extensive experience in cricket administration and his commitment to the sport's development, calling the appointment a "significant milestone" for Zimbabwe. Mukuhlani expressed his gratitude for the ICC Board's confidence and his eagerness to work with Shah and other board members, emphasizing the exciting phase of cricket's global expansion and its return to the Olympic Games.
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