Greg Barclay, a New Zealand commercial lawyer and chairman of New Zealand Cricket, was elected ICC chairman in November 2020. He led the organization through the latter stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and focused on expanding cricket's global footprint, including the push for Olympic inclusion. He oversaw cricket's successful bid for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Key Achievements
- •Successfully navigated ICC through the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduling major events
- •Led cricket's successful bid for inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- •Oversaw the expansion of the T20 World Cup to 20 teams
- •Strengthened the ICC's global development programs
- •Expanded the Women's cricket calendar and increased investment in the women's game
- •Oversaw the successful hosting of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies
Controversies
- •Criticized for not doing enough to address the financial disparity between full member boards
- •His re-election in 2022 was contested, with Zimababwe's Tavengwa Mukuhlani also standing