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Dubai: Jay Shah officially began his tenure as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, outlining his vision to enhance cricket’s role in the Olympics and expand women’s cricket worldwide.
At 36, Shah takes over from Greg Barclay, who held the position since November 2020. Shah, the youngest person to assume the role, becomes the fifth Indian to serve as ICC Chairman, following in the footsteps of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
In a statement released by the ICC, Shah expressed his gratitude for the trust and support he received from the ICC Directors and Member Boards. He emphasized that this is an exciting period for cricket, with the sport set to make its return to the Olympics at the LA28 Games, as well as the need to grow the women’s game. “We are at a critical juncture with multiple formats coexisting, and it’s vital to accelerate the growth of women’s cricket. Cricket has immense global potential, and I look forward to collaborating with the ICC team and member nations to elevate the sport,” Shah said.
Shah’s career in cricket administration began in 2009 with the Gujarat Cricket Association, where he played a significant role in developing the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. In 2019, he became the youngest-ever secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shah also served as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and chaired the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee.
During his time at the BCCI, Shah spearheaded the record-breaking IPL media rights deal, helped establish the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and initiated the creation of a new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He also introduced the Test Cricket Incentive Scheme.
Shah also thanked outgoing ICC Chairman Greg Barclay for his leadership over the past four years, highlighting the significant achievements during his tenure. He concluded by reiterating his excitement to work with the ICC team and member nations to further the sport’s global reach and evolution.
