New Delhi: BCCI secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, August 27. Shah aged 35 will become the youngest person to lead the global cricket governing body after submitting his nomination on the last day.
He will take over the role from Greg Barclay who decided not to seek a third term. Shah will officially start his role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairman position and was elected unopposed. He will become the fifth Indian after Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar to lead the ICC.
“Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term” the ICC said in a statement.
Team India batter Virat Kohli congratulated Jay Shah on being elected as the new ICC chairman. He wrote on X “Many congratulations Jay Shah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead”.
Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 28, 2024
Other Indian cricketers also congratulated Jay Shah
Many players wished Jay Shah after he was elected unopposed as the new chairman of ICC. Star Indian cricketers like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj extended their best wishes to Jay Shah.
Congratulations @JayShah bhai! Your passion for the game will ensure it’s taken to the next level. Wishing you lots of luck! https://t.co/wzJvQWlhYd
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 28, 2024
Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of ICC. Look forward to seeing you take cricket to even greater heights. Your vision and drive will help ICC, just like it did with BCCI. 🤗 https://t.co/IxXWaSpP1b
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 27, 2024
A massive moment. My best wishes to @JayShah Sir on being elected as the new ICC chairman. May you grow to greater heights and continue doing fine work for our sport. Congratulations 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FOIXXpDf3y
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) August 27, 2024
Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected the youngest ever ICC Chairman! Your incredible vision and leadership skills will take cricket to new global heights. Wishing you all the best! https://t.co/SLzBgSI8Wa
— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) August 28, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav Congratulate Jay Shah.#JayShah #ICCChairman #BCCI #Surya pic.twitter.com/iGy0a74RxP
— 🏏CricketFeed (@CricketFeedIN) August 28, 2024
Many congratulations @JayShah sir.
I’m sure with your vision you will take cricket to new heights and newer geographies 😀 https://t.co/jXcAy1vV0Y
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) August 28, 2024
Virat Kohli alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya extended their best wishes to Jay Shah as he had been elected unopposed as the ICC chairman. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
