On August 27, 2024, Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024.
Jay Shah is excited for the new role
His election marks a significant moment for the ICC as it seeks to expand the game’s reach and continue its evolution on the global stage. Shah expressed his commitment to advancing the global reach and popularity of cricket, particularly with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics—a pivotal opportunity for the sport’s growth.
“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.
He added, “While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”
His vision includes balancing multiple formats, embracing advanced technologies, and introducing marquee events to new global markets, making cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.
“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”
JUST IN: Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next chairman of the ICC.
The BCCI secretary will take over the role from Greg Barclay on December 1 pic.twitter.com/ZwPZ1ctsEK
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) August 27, 2024
As Jay Shah takes the helm, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate the impact of his leadership on the future of the game. His tenure promises fresh thinking, innovation, and a drive to elevate cricket’s love across borders and cultures.
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