Jay Shah Elected Unopposed As New ICC Chairman

Jay Shah was announced as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who was serving as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will be taking over the new role in December.

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On Tuesday, Jay Shah was announced as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who was serving as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will be taking over the new role in December.

Jay Shah Became The Youngest ICC Chairman In The History

Jay Shah, who was the sole nominee for the chairmanship, will join as the ICC chairman following the end of the ongoing term of outgoing chairman Greg Barclay.

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It has to be noted, at 35 years, Jay Shah will become the youngest chairman in the history of the ICC. He will join the likes of legendary names like Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar to have headed ICC in the past.

Jay Shah Expressed His Happiness

Jay Shah To Be Named ICC Chairman - REPORTS

Meanwhile, speaking after the big announcement, Jay Shah revealed his intention to promote the game further, especially with Cricket making its debut in in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said:

“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.

“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalise 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.”

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.”

Last week, ICC Chairman Greg Barclay confirmed that he will not continue with the position following the end of his tenure as the ICC chairman on November 30.

“ICC Chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the Board that he will not stand for a third term and will step down from the post when his current tenure finishes at the end of November. Barclay was appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, before being re-elected in 2022,” the ICC stated in a media release.

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