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Jay Shah Elected as New International Cricket Council Chairman

Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the new Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), succeeding Greg Barclay. This appointment marks a significant moment in cricket administration, as Shah becomes the youngest person ever to hold this prestigious position.

Transition Timeline

  • Current role: Shah is presently serving as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • Commencement date: He will officially begin his new role as ICC Chair on December 1, 2024.

Election Process

The election process unfolded as follows:

  1. Greg Barclay, who had served two terms since 2020, confirmed he would not seek a third term.
  2. The ICC board of directors had until August 27 to file nominations for the next chair.
  3. An election would have been held only if multiple candidates were nominated.
  4. Shah emerged as the sole nominee, resulting in his unopposed election.

Jay Shah’s Background and Experience

Career in Cricket Administration

  1. 2009: Began his cricket administration career in the state of Gujarat.
  2. October 2019: Appointed as BCCI Secretary.
  3. 2022:
    • Joined the ICC’s influential Finance & Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee.
    • Re-elected as BCCI Secretary (tenure until 2025).
  4. 2023: Took over as chair of the ICC’s F&CA committee.
  5. 2021-2024: Served as Asian Cricket Council president.

Legacy

Shah joins the ranks of other prominent Indian administrators who have led the ICC:

  • Jagmohan Dalmiya
  • Sharad Pawar
  • N Srinivasan
  • Shashank Manohar

Vision and Priorities

Globalization of Cricket

In his statement, Shah emphasized his commitment to working closely with the ICC team and member nations to further globalize cricket. He acknowledged the critical juncture at which the sport stands, highlighting several key areas of focus:

  1. Balancing multiple formats: Ensuring the coexistence of various cricket formats.
  2. Technological advancement: Promoting the adoption of advanced technologies in the sport.
  3. Market expansion: Introducing marquee events to new global markets.

Olympic Inclusion

Shah views the inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as a significant milestone for the sport’s growth. He expressed confidence that this development will drive cricket forward in unprecedented ways.

Test Cricket Preservation

While recognizing the natural excitement of T20 cricket, Shah emphasized the importance of preserving Test cricket as a priority, describing it as the bedrock of the game.

Development Initiatives

Shah outlined several development-focused priorities:

  1. Women’s cricket: Allocating more resources to promote and develop women’s cricket.
  2. Differently-abled cricket: Increasing support and resources for differently-abled cricket.
  3. Talent search program: Establishing a separate program for identifying and nurturing cricket talent.

Sumit Arora

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