JKCA President Javid Kitab Suspended via Apex Council Vote
Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) President Javid Ahmed Kitab has been suspended with immediate effect after an 8-0 Apex Council vote on June 25, 2026. The decision follows serious allegations including constitutional breaches, administrative disruption, and abuse of office, with the matter now referred to the Ombudsman for inquiry.
In a significant development for cricket administration in the region, Javid Ahmed Kitab, the President of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), has been suspended from his position with immediate effect. The decision was ratified on June 25, 2026, by the JKCA's Apex Council through a resolution passed by circulation, with an overwhelming 8-0 majority vote. An official notification confirming the suspension was issued today, Thursday, June 26, 2026. Birthday Boy Shivam Dube Gifts Himself First-Ball Wicket, Dismisses Benjamin Calitz During IND vs IRE 1st T20I 2026 (Watch Video).
The suspension comes less than five weeks after Kitab formally assumed office on May 22, 2026, following the resolution of a prolonged legal dispute concerning the JKCA elections. The move signals an escalation in the internal power struggles and administrative disputes that have reportedly plagued the newly elected JKCA leadership since May.
Allegations and Investigation
The Apex Council's decision to suspend Kitab stems from a series of serious complaints and material evidence presented against him. These allegations include furnishing an incorrect date of birth during his nomination for the presidency, making public statements deemed capable of undermining the dignity and independence of the judiciary, and actively disrupting the smooth functioning and administration of the JKCA.
Further accusations detail delays in the release of employees' salaries, making statements alleged to be communal in nature, repeatedly obstructing the functioning of the Apex Council and other statutory bodies, and attempting to influence appointments and committee formations contrary to the JKCA Constitution. The council also cited abuse of the presidential office and actions in violation of the association's constitutional framework. Angry Fans React As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Finds No Place in India Playing XI for 1st T20I vs Ireland.
'Upon consideration of the material placed before it, the Apex Council found that the allegations disclose a prima facie case warranting an independent inquiry and that the continued discharge of the functions of the office of President during the pendency of the proceedings could adversely affect the administration of the Association and impede a fair inquiry,' read an official communique. Consequently, the matter has been referred to the Ombudsman for an independent inquiry and adjudication in accordance with the JKCA Constitution.
The Vote and Constitutional Process
The resolution for Kitab's suspension was circulated among the eligible members of the Apex Council under Rule 23(i) of the JKCA Constitution. As the resolution concerned the conduct and suspension of the President, it was not circulated to Kitab himself. Instead, it was sent to the remaining nine members of the Apex Council.
Of these nine members, eight communicated their approval of the resolution, while one member did not communicate a decision. This resulted in the resolution being formally passed by an 8-0 majority, as per Rule 23(i) read with Rule 48(6) of the JKCA Constitution. IND vs IRE, 1st T20I 2026 Toss Report and Playing XIs Live Update: Shreyas Iyer Elects To Field, No Debut For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The notification from the JKCA honorary secretary states that the resolution holds the same force, validity, and effect as if it had been passed at a duly convened meeting of the Apex Council. It will be presented before the council's next meeting for official ratification as required by the Constitution. All officers, employees, affiliated units, and functionaries of the JKCA have been directed to implement the resolution immediately.
This dramatic turn of events leaves the JKCA facing further uncertainty regarding its leadership, with stakeholders and cricketers concerned about the continuity of cricket administration in Jammu and Kashmir. The association is yet to announce the immediate next steps for its functioning following the president's suspension.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 26, 2026 07:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
