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Mehluli Sibanda and Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporters
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) chairperson Tavengwa Mukuhlani is expected to contest for the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairperson position in the elections scheduled for this weekend.
Yesterday, Mukuhlani confirmed that he was going for one of the most powerful positions in international sports.
It appears Mukuhlani stands a great chance of landing the role as the powerful Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), the “mafia” of cricket, is behind his candidature.
He also has the backing of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka as well as the associate representatives on the ICC.
Mukuhlani is expected to go head-to-head against the reigning chairperson Greg Barclay from New Zealand as he believes that he has the experience to take over the leadership and become a voice for smaller members and Associates.
The ZC boss has been on the ICC board since 2015 and has declared his intention to enter the contest, with his success hinging on getting enough support from the smaller Full Member countries as well as the Associate nations.
It is reported Mukuhlani’s name was put forward for the chairmanship by one of the ICC directors on the day of the nomination deadline, October 20.
The ZC chairperson is part of the ICC’s Audit Committee and chair of the Membership Committee.
He is also part of the global body’s Olympics working group, which is tasked with pushing for cricket’s entry in the Summer Games.
The ZC boss’ manifesto is said to be revolving around striving for equity among members and advocating for governance changes where smaller countries receive a fair share from the ICC revenue pool.
In order to win, one needs a two-thirds majority vote of the 16-strong ballot. The 16 votes are from the ICC board of 12 Full Members, one independent director and three Associate directors.
The elections are scheduled to take place during the ICC meetings, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Melbourne, Australia.
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