Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that the tenure of its new Chair, Jay Shah, has begun marking the start of a new chapter of global cricket.

Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, while working in partnership with the ICC Members to capitalise on this moment for the sport.

“Bringing a wealth of cricket administration experience, Shah’s journey began in 2009 at a district and state level, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). In 2019, Shah was elected as Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI’s) youngest-ever Honorary Secretary, a role where he helped take Indian Cricket to newer heights with key accomplishments such as record-breaking IPL media rights deal, creation of the Women’s Premier League, creation of new state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence, Test Cricket Incentive Scheme and more,” said a statement from the ICC.

Shah has also played roles in world cricket as the President of the Asian Cricket Council and as Chair of the ICC's Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee.

Following his appointment, Shah said, “I am honoured to be starting in the role of ICC Chair and want to thank the ICC Directors and Member Boards for their support and trust in me to undertake this important role.

“This is an exciting time for the sport as we build up to the LA28 Olympic Games and strive to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before. We also stand at a critical juncture in terms of the coexistence of multiple formats and accelerating the growth of the women’s game. There is huge potential for the game of cricket globally, with so much opportunity to engage with existing and new fans, while ensuring the best resources and platforms for our cricketers around the world.

“I would also like to thank Greg Barclay for his leadership in the role for the past four years and the milestones achieved during that period. I look forward to working closely with the ICC team and the Member countries to sustainably expand the game’s reach and evolution on the global stage.”

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