ICC News: Outgoing BCCI Secretary Jai Shah on Sunday international cricket council Took charge as Chairman of. He has become the fifth Indian to lead this global organization. The 36-year-old Shah, who has been BCCI secretary for the last five years, was the unanimous choice of the ICC board of directors and replaced New Zealand lawyer Greg Barclay. Barkal remained in the post for the third consecutive term and voluntarily vacated the position.
ICC News: Organizing Champions Trophy a big issue for Shah
Before Jay Shah, businessman late Jagmohan Dalmiya, politician Sharad Pawar, lawyer Shashank Manohar and industrialist N Srinivasan have also been presidents of the global cricket body. Shah, son of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, may have a tough start to his tenure as the ICC will have to find a solution to implement the 'hybrid model' for the Champions Trophy, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan.
A new chapter of global cricket begins today with Jay Shah starting his tenure as ICC Chair.
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— ICC (@ICC) December 1, 2024
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ICC News: Expressed gratitude towards the Board of Directors
In his first statement as ICC President, Jay Shah outlined his priorities for his tenure. Which includes the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and further accelerating the development of women's sports. “I am honored to take up the role of ICC President and am grateful for the support and confidence of the ICC Directors and Member Boards,” Shah said in a statement.
ICC News: Jay Shah's priority
Shah said, “This is an exciting time for the game as we prepare for the Los Angeles 28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and attractive for fans around the world.” He said, 'We are at a turning point with the co-existence of multiple formats and the need to accelerate the growth of the women's game. Cricket has immense potential at the global level and I look forward to working closely with the ICC team and member nations to take advantage of these opportunities and take the game to new heights.'
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