Jay Shah He was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making history as the youngest person to hold the post at just 35 years old. The announcement was made on Tuesday (August 27) and Shah will officially take over as New Zealand on December 1, 2024. Greg Barclaywho chose not to run for a third term.
Jay Shah: Fifth Indian to lead ICC
acting as the honorary secretary of Shah Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) As chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) from October 2019 to January 2021, Barclay emerged as the sole candidate for the chairmanship after confirming he would not seek a third term. His selection is a landmark for Indian cricket as he becomes the fifth Indian to lead the ICC, following in the footsteps of notable figures such as. Jagmohan Dalmiya (president), Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shahank Manohar.
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“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member countries to further globalize cricket”: Shah
In a post-election statement, Shah expressed his commitment to raising cricket’s global profile and popularity. “I am humbled by my candidacy for the position of chairman of the International Cricket Council” he said in an ICC statement. “I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member countries to further globalize cricket. We are 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 events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”
Shah emphasized the upcoming entry Cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as a milestone for the sport’s global expansion. “While we build on valuable lessons learned, we need to embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love of cricket around the world. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics in LA 2028 represents a significant turning point for the development of cricket and I am sure it will take the sport forward in unprecedented ways. he added.
Shah’s selection comes at a time when the ICC is dealing with various challenges, including the need to safeguard the future of Test cricket and deal with the complexities of international cricket amid the rise of franchise leagues. With his extensive experience in cricket management, Shah’s leadership is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to the global cricket landscape.
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