– Jay Shah has been elected as the independent chair of the ICC unopposed
– He will assume office on 1 December, 2024
– Shah emphasized his commitment to expanding the global reach and popularity of cricket, especially with its inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics
– A report claimed that Shah had the support of 15 out of 16 ICC members during nomination filing; PCB was a ‘mute spectator’
– Shah stated his commitment to working closely with the ICC team and member nations to globalize cricket and promote adoption of advanced technologies
– He is optimistic about the growth of cricket with its inclusion in the Olympics in 2028.