– Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and 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 and that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was a ‘mute spectator’.
– Shah stated his goals to further globalize cricket, balance different formats, promote advanced technologies, introduce marquee events to new markets, and make cricket more inclusive and popular.
– He expressed confidence in the growth of cricket through its inclusion in the Olympics at LA 2028.