Jay Shah ICC President: Jay Shah began his historic journey as the President of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1.
The 36-year-old becomes the fifth Indian to head the world’s premier cricket governing body, following in the footsteps of legendary administrators like Jagmohan Dalmiya. , Sharad Pawar, Shashank Manohar and N Srinivasan.
Jay Shah Becomes ICC President: A Historic Achievement
Shah’s administrative career began in 2009 with the Gujarat Cricket Association. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. In 2019, Shah took a significant step forward by joining the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), becoming its youngest Honorary Secretary.
His rise to prominence continued as he held key leadership positions, including President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Chairman of the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee (FCAC). After assuming the reins of the ICC presidency, Shah outlined a clear and ambitious vision for the future of cricket.
Shah said in a statement, “I am honoured to take up the role of ICC President and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC Board of Directors and Members.
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Vision for Global Cricket
Shah sees cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as an opportunity to expand cricket globally and attract new audiences to the sport. He is also committed to accelerating the growth of women’s cricket.
“This is an exciting time for the sport as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and attractive to fans around the world.
We are at a critical juncture where multiple formats need to co-exist and accelerate development. The women’s game has immense potential globally and I look forward to working with the ICC team and member nations to achieve that opportunity and take the game to new heights,” he said.
Acknowledgment of Greg Barkley’s Leadership
Meanwhile, an immediate challenge is to find an acceptable solution for the Champions Trophy, which should originally be held in Pakistan.
Shah credited his predecessor for many of his contributions, succeeding Greg Barkley, who has led the ICC since November 2020.
“I would like to thank Greg Barkley for his leadership in the role over the past four years and the milestones achieved during that time. I look forward to working closely with the ICC team and member countries to expand the reach and evolution of the game globally,” concluded Shah.
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