– Jay Shah, Secretary of the BCCI, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the ICC, making him the youngest person to hold the position at the age of 35.
– He will lead the mission of ICC’s global expansion to ensure cricket remains a leading sport internationally.
– Jay Shah has a strong background in cricket administration, previously working with CBCA and GCA, and playing a significant role in developing cricket in Gujarat.
– He follows in the footsteps of other Indian ICC Chairmen such as Jagmohan Dalmiya and Sharad Pawar.
– The list of previous ICC Chairmen includes names like Lord Colin Cowdrey, Clyde Walcott, Jagmohan Dalmiya, and Malcolm Gray, with Jay Shah being the latest addition as a young Chairman.