ICC chairman

December 2, 2024 11:50 AM

Moment of immense responsibility and opportunity: Jay Shah outlines goals as ICC chair

Former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, began his tenure as the Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, describing it as a "moment of immense responsibility and opportunity." In a post on X, Shah said, “I am deeply honoured to begin my role as ICC Chair today. Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the globe, and this is a moment of immense responsibility and opportunity.” He emphasized his commitment to fost...

Jay Shah elected as ICC chairman: a new era for global cricket

Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), set to assume the role on December 1, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for Shah, who has been serving as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since October 2019 and as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021. Shah's election followed the decision of the current Chair, Greg Barclay, not to seek a third term, leaving Shah as the sole nominee for...