Zimbabwean Tavengwa Mukuhlani appointed Deputy Chair of the ICC until November 2027.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its Deputy Chairperson through November 2027. Mukuhlani, who currently serves as the Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket and represents the nation on the ICC Board, is set to take over the position from Imran Khwaja, following the latter’s departure. Mukuhlani serves on the ICC Finance and […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its Deputy Chairperson until November 2027. Mukuhlani, the Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket, will replace Imran Khwaja in the role following his departure. A significant milestone for Zimbabwe, this appointment makes Mukuhlani the first Zimbabwean to serve as Deputy Chair of the ICC.
Mukuhlani currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs, Nominations, HR, and Remuneration Committees. His election comes at a critical juncture for African cricket, as Zimbabwe co-hosts the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia. ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed his congratulations, praising Mukuhlani's experience and commitment to cricket's development.
Serving as Deputy Chair, Mukuhlani will provide crucial direction as cricket returns to Africa for the first time in 24 years. Shah emphasized the importance of strong leadership as the sport expands globally and returns to the Olympic Games. Mukuhlani, in turn, expressed his honor at being chosen and his eagerness to collaborate with Shah and fellow board members to advance cricket globally.
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