Will Mohsin Naqvi Become the New Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

Speculation recently surged across Pakistan regarding a leadership change at the International Cricket Council. While rumors suggested Mohsin Naqvi might replace Jay Shah, the PCB Chairman personally addressed the claims in Karachi. Shah remains the incumbent leader, steering global cricket through its most transformative era toward the 2028 Olympics.

On April 14, 2026, as reporters swarmed the Chairman of the International Cricket Council rumors. Naqvi, who currently balances roles as the PCB Chairman, ACC President, and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, didn’t leave room for ambiguity.

“No, there are a lot of things already,” Naqvi told. His response was a direct hit to the viral social media claims suggesting he would succeed Jay Shah.

Jay Shah continues his tenure as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, a role he assumed in late 2024. Shah is currently serving a term that could last until 2030 under the ICC’s updated governance structure.

In Pakistan, the name Mohsin Naqvi carries immense weight. He has rapidly modernized the PCB and secured the ACC presidency. This “triple-threat” potential led many to believe he was the natural successor for the new chairman of the International Cricket Council position.

Fake reports, some even mimicking major sports outlets like ESPNcricinfo, fueled the fire. These stories claimed a 2028–2032 term for Naqvi. However, as of April 15, 2026, the ICC has initiated no such succession plan.

The ICC leadership remains stable under Shah. He is currently focusing on cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, Naqvi’s plate is full. He is busy navigating the logistics of the 2026 T20 World Cup and optimizing Pakistan’s domestic infrastructure.