Jay Shah, who is the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was the only contender and sole nominee for the ICC Chairman and has been elected unopposed.
Jay Shah, A New ICC Chairman
Jay Shah showed his gratitude towards the decision and shared a statement with ICC that said,
“As I step into this pivotal role, I am resolutely committed to meeting your high expectations and dedicating myself to the beautiful game of cricket,” he said. Furthermore, he added, “While the T20 is a naturally exciting format, it is equally important that Test cricket remains a priority for everyone as it forms the bedrock of our game. We must see to it that cricketers are driven to longer format and our efforts will be channelized towards this goal.”
He also shared his views on cricket being a part of the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics and said,
“While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”
Jay Shah to be the Youngest Chairman of the ICC at the age of 36. However, he will have to give away his current position as the Secretary of BCCI before taking up the charge of his new duties. Here is everything about Jay Shah, you need to know.
Early Life
Jay Shah was born on September 22, 1988, in Gujarat, India. His full name is Jay Amitbhai Shah. He is the son of a politician Amit Anil Chandra Shah (Currently, the Home Minister of India) and Sonal Shah.
Personal Life
He got married to Rishita Patel, his college girlfriend, in a traditional Gujarati ceremony in February 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many more high-ranking public officials attended the wedding. Together Jay and Rishita are proud parents to two daughters.
Occupation
He holds a business. Jay is also secretary of BCCI and cricket administrate. But now he is a chairman of ICC. He will vacate the position of BCCI secretary before heading towards his new responsibility.
Education
Jay Shah completed his B.Tech degree from Nirma University which is situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Career
Jay Shah’s career in cricket administration started in the year 2009. At that time, he became an Executive Board Member of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). By 2013, he had been assigned to the role of Joint Secretary of the GCA, he played a vital role in overseeing the construction of the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.
In 2015, Shah had a great influence as he joined the finance and marketing committees of the BCCI. Jay Shah was awarded ‘Game Changer of the Year’ at the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) on May 11, 2023. Previously, he was awarded ‘Sports Business Leader of the Year.’
Net Worth
Reports from Times Now and data available publicly, Jay Shah has an estimated net worth of Rs 124 crore. Other than his earnings from cricket, Shah earns a substantial amount from various businesses. He is a director at Temple Enterprise and owns the majority shares (60% stake) in Kusum Finserve.
In 2024, the Indian Express Team ranked Jay Amit Shah at 35 on the list of most powerful Indians. Wishing Jay Shah, a successful tenure as ICC Chairman.
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