Jay Shah

February 14, 2025 12:41 PM

Champions Trophy: ICC announce USD 6.9 mn prize pool, 53 pc hike from last edition

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Pakistan. The tournament's winners will receive a sum of USD 2.24 million. The total prize pool of this edition of the eight-team marquee event has been increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition total prize money of USD 4.5 million. "The return of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017 will see the winners of the eight...

January 24, 2025 11:16 AM

ICC chairman Jay Shah elected as new member of Marylebone Cricket Club

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah was elected as a board member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Advisory Board on Thursday. Shah is among the 13 founding members of the new World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, which will be headed by former Sri Lanka captain and MCC president Kumar Sangakkara. Other founding members include former India captain Sourav Ganguly, former South Africa opener Graeme S...

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...

November 28, 2024 12:09 PM

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do ‘what’s best for Pakistan cricket’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, emphasizing that they would do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome for Pakistan cricket. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman, and my team is in constant communication with them. We're still clear i...

August 28, 2024 2:23 PM

Jay Shah’s ICC Chairmanship: Indian cricket fraternity extends congratulations

The Indian cricket fraternity congratulated Jay Shah on his appointment as ICC Chairman on Tuesday. Shah was elected unopposed to the role. Having served as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, Shah will begin his new role on December 1, 2024. All-rounder Hardik Pandya took to social media to congratulate Jay Shah following his appointment. "Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of the ICC. I look ...

August 27, 2024 8:48 PM

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...