"Well deserved," Cricketing fraternity wishes Jay Shah for becoming new ICC chairman

Published at :August 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Modified at :August 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM

35-year-old Jay Shah has become the youngest-ever ICC chairman.

On August 27, 2024, BCCI secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. The 35-year-old Shah became the youngest-ever ICC chairman. Shah will start in his new role on December 1, 2024.

Shah was the sole nominee for the ICC chairman post after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek his third term.

Shah is the fifth Indian after Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar to head the ICC. Shah’s appointment also meant that he had to vacate his position as the BCCI secretary.

After becoming the new ICC chairman, Shah stated that his key intent would be to advance cricket to a global reach. Shah also hailed cricket’s inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics, for which he played a key role as BCCI secretary.

“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.

“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”

He added, “While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”

Cricketing fraternity reacted after Jay Shah was appointed as the new ICC chairman

Following Shah’s elevation to the ICC top post, the cricketing fraternity across the globe wishes the 35-year-old.

Congratulations to BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr. Jay Shah for being elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council.@JayShah pic.twitter.com/sKZw4mdRvi
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 27, 2024

Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership! pic.twitter.com/4AubdEq8Cj
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 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 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

Congratulations to @JayShah Sir on his appointment as the ICC Chairman. Exciting times ahead! pic.twitter.com/uEPdIfznub
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) August 27, 2024

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. Your incredible vision and leadership will undoubtedly take cricket to new heights globally. 💪🙌 https://t.co/VrIr9WyDFQ
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) August 27, 2024

Congratulations to Mr. @JayShah on being elected as the ICC Chairman! 🙌From elevating Indian cricket to new heights to now becoming the youngest Chairman of the global cricket body, we are confident our sport will thrive under his leadership. 🤝#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/a9VzWqnqYF
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) August 27, 2024

Congratulations @JayShah on your new responsibility as #ICCChairman. I am confident that your leadership and vision will take international cricket to even greater heights. Wishing you the best and looking forward to seeing the game evolve even more in times to come 👍🏻 @BCCI
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 27, 2024

You've been the driving factor at BCCI, With your vision & dreams, Cricket will continue to grow & thrive.Congratulations @JayShah on being the youngest @ICC chairman.Looking forward for Cricket's New Era! pic.twitter.com/5MVSCADDTP
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 27, 2024

So proud to see @JayShah as the new @ICC Chairman. It’s the next step in a long journey that began as a District Administrator with @GCAMotera, helping the state grow in leaps and bounds, before taking @BCCI to new heights capped off by a World Cup win and a new state of the… pic.twitter.com/MbGny7Z3c9
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) August 27, 2024

Proud Moment for India 🇮🇳 as Jay Shah is the New ICC Chairman 👏🏻#JayShah pic.twitter.com/ilXgV8W4Rz
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) August 27, 2024

Congratulations @JayShah Bhai on your well-deserved appointment as the ICC Chairman. May you take cricket to new heights with this role. 🤗 https://t.co/qPkHESW6rA
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 27, 2024

Congratulations to @JayShah on being elected unopposed as ICC Chairman—the youngest ever at just 35! His experience running @BCCI will undoubtedly serve him well. The cricket community can be rest assured that Jay will work tirelessly to help World Cricket and @ICC to realize… https://t.co/GlZRS22R1u
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 27, 2024

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