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Zimbabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani succeeds Singapore's Khwaja as new ICC deputy chairperson

Zimbabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani was appointed as the new deputy chairperson of ICC on Thursday until November 2027 after the Board of Directors gave green-light to his appointment, replacing Singapore's Imran Khwaja. Mukuhlani currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee (F&CA) and the Nominations Committee, and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee, an ICC release said…

Zimbabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani succeeds Singapore's Khwaja as new ICC deputy chairperson

Zimbabwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani has been appointed as the new deputy chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until November 2027, succeeding Singapore's Imran Khwaja. Mukuhlani, who currently serves on the ICC Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee, the Nominations Committee, and chairs the HR and Remuneration Committee, was appointed following a vote by the ICC Board of Directors.

The appointment marks a significant milestone for Zimbabwe, as Mukuhlani becomes the first Zimbabwean to serve as Deputy Chair of the ICC. ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised Mukuhlani's experience in cricket administration and commitment to the game's development, emphasizing the importance of his appointment for African cricket, which is preparing to co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia.

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