The internet has been buzzing with congratulatory messages for Jay Shah after the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council.
Jay Shah Became The Youngest ICC Chairman In The History
Jay Shah, who is 35-years-old, has become the youngest chairman in the history of the ICC. He takes over the role of the chairman from Greg Barclay, who decided against seeking a third term in the office.
For the unversed, last week 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.
Meanwhile, Jay Shah, who has been serving as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) since January 2021, will be taking over his new role in December after the end of Barclays’ contract.
Jay Shah To Start A New Role From December
Notably, Shah’s term the BCCI Secretary was due to come to an end next year, which means he will have to leave the BCCI’s office.
“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated on his appointment
Speaking further on his new role as the ICC Chairman, Jay Shah stressed on promoting the game even more, especially with Cricket making its debut in the Olympics four years later. He said:
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“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.”
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.”
