Rajeev Shukla Replaces Jay Shah in ACC Leadership

In December 2024, Jay Shah vacated the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) presidency after serving three consecutive terms. The BCCI secretary was elected unopposed as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, officially assuming the role on December 1, 2024. His exit led to key leadership changes within the ACC, with Sri Lanka Cricket Board chief Shammi Silva taking over as ACC president and Rajeev Shukla representing the BCCI on the ACC Board.

The BCCI confirmed that Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar will take on new roles in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The transition comes at a crucial time, with major cricket events like the 2025 Asia Cup (to be played in the UAE) and the ICC Champions Trophy shaping international cricket.

Key Points

1. Jay Shah’s Transition to ICC Chairman

• Served three consecutive terms as ACC President.
• Elected unopposed as ICC Chairman in December 2024.
• Officially took charge on December 1, 2024.
• Left a vacant position in the ACC, leading to new leadership appointments.

2. Changes in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

• Shammi Silva (Sri Lanka Cricket Board chief) became the new ACC President.
• Rajeev Shukla now represents BCCI on the ACC Board.
• Ashish Shelar was also appointed to a key ACC position.

3. Rajeev Shukla’s Influence in ACC

• Expected to play a major role in ACC’s decision-making.
• Recently attended the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore as BCCI’s representative.

4. India-Pakistan Bilateral Cricket Relations

• Rajeev Shukla stated that resuming bilateral cricket depends on the Government of India’s decision.
• BCCI’s policy: Bilateral matches should be played on home soil, not neutral venues.

5. Upcoming Asia Cup 2025

• Scheduled for September 2025 in the UAE.
• To be played in T20 format as a key preparation for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.