ICC appoints Prabhakaran Thanraj as head of communications team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Prabhakaran Thanraj is appointed to lead the International Cricket Council's Communications function as of October 28, 2026. He will maintain his role as Vice President for Marketing and Business Development. Thanraj joined the ICC in January 2025 and has prior experience with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). This restructuring aims to enhance cricket's global presence through effective communication and innovative marketing strategies that address both established and emerging markets.
- •Prabhakaran Thanraj takes charge of ICC Communications function.
- •He retains his position as Vice President for Marketing and Business Development.
- •Thanraj has experience with BCCI and ACC prior to joining ICC.
- •The restructuring is part of an effort to promote cricket globally.
- •The goal is to enhance audience engagement across various markets.
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"Prabhakaran Thanraj is set to lead the International Cricket Council's Communications function while retaining his role as Vice President for Marketing and Business Development. Since joining the ICC in January 2025, he has built considerable experience with both BCCI and ACC. This organizational change is designed to enhance the global presence of cricket through impactful communication and innovative marketing strategies, targeting both established and emerging markets.
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