In a historic moment for cricket, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was elected as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. At just 35 years old, Shah becomes the youngest person ever to lead the global cricketing body.
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Shah’s election was unopposed, following the decision of former ICC Chairman Greg Barclay to step down after completing his two terms. Barclay, a New Zealand-based attorney, served as ICC Chairman for four years, and his refusal to seek a third term paved the way for Shah’s unchallenged rise.
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“I am humbled by the nomination as the ICC chair,” Shah stated after his election. As per ICC regulations, Shah will need to resign from his role as BCCI Secretary before assuming his new position.
The ICC Chairman position is typically open to a maximum of three terms, each lasting two years. However, with only one candidate nominated, the election process for the post this time was straightforward.
Shah’s appointment has been met with widespread praise from the cricketing community, with many players and officials lauding his leadership and vision for the sport’s future. His tenure is expected to bring fresh energy and new ideas to the ICC as he takes on the challenge of leading international cricket into its next chapter.
