Gurumurthy Palani and Usmani elected to ICC Board amid Khwaja's defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Gurumurthy Palani, Mubashshir Usmani, and Rudie van Vuuren have been elected as Associate Member Directors of the International Cricket Council (ICC) during its Annual Conference in Edinburgh. Palani secured 35 votes, while Usmani and Vuuren tied at 26 votes. Imran Khwaja, the current Deputy Chair, faced a surprising defeat, obtaining only 23 votes. The conference runs through July 11, addressing critical matters for cricket governance.
- •Palani elected with 35 votes, Usmani and Vuuren tie at 26.
- •Imran Khwaja received 23 votes, facing a significant defeat.
- •Election took place during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh.
- •The conference continues until July 11, discussing key cricketing issues.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Gurumurthy Palani, Mubashshir Usmani, Rudi elected to ICC Board; shock defeat for Imran Khwaja
"Gurumurthy Palani, Mubashshir Usmani, and Rudie van Vuuren secured ICC Associate Member Director positions. Veteran administrator Imran Khwaja experienced a surprising electoral setback during the conference. Palani received thirty-five votes, while Usmani and Vuuren tied for second place. Khwaja and Mahinda Vallipuram secured fewer votes in the competitive election. The International Cricket Council Annual Conference concluded its proceedings in Edinburgh.
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