– Jay Shah has been elected as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) unopposed
– He will assume his position on 1 December, 2024
– Shah emphasized his commitment to expanding the global reach and popularity of cricket, especially with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics
– A report claimed that Shah had the support of 15 out of the 16 ICC members during nomination filing, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not actively participating
– Shah stated his commitment to globalizing cricket and embracing innovation to make the sport more popular worldwide, especially with the inclusion of cricket in the LA 2028 Olympics.