Tendulkar, Rohit congratulate Jay Shah on becoming ICC chairman
Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the new chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest individual to hold this position at 35. His appointment has been met with widespread acclaim from both current and former cricketers. Among those congratulating him are cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Here are further details.
Tendulkar praises Shah's administrative skills
Tendulkar, in his congratulatory message, highlighted Shah's passion and commitment to cricket during his tenure as BCCI secretary. He praised Shah for his efforts in promoting both men's and women's cricket, positioning the BCCI as a model for other boards. Tendulkar expressed confidence that Shah would continue the legacy of past Indian ICC leaders like Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar.
Ganguly, Kohli and Sharma extend their best wishes
Ganguly, who served as the BCCI president during Shah's first term, also extended his congratulations and wished him a successful journey ahead. Kohli echoed these sentiments by expressing his best wishes for Shah's new role as ICC chairman. Meanwhile, Indian Test and ODI skipper Rohit joined in the congratulatory messages with a simple yet heartfelt note of congratulations to Shah on his new position.
Shah to succeed Barclay as ICC Chairman
Shah will step down from his current role as BCCI secretary to replace Greg Barclay on December 1. His term as the youngest ICC Chairman will last two years. In a statement released by the BCCI, Shah emphasized the importance of Test cricket and expressed his commitment to promoting it. He also outlined plans for a strategic fund for Test cricket, estimated at around $15 million (₹125 crore) or more.
Shah's tenure to address key cricketing issues
Shah's leadership will be marked by addressing the packed schedule and helping member boards regain some control over their players. He has proposed a limit on the number of leagues a player can participate in, to promote wider adoption of Test cricket. His tenure will also witness cricket's return to the Olympics, with India's men and women teams expected to qualify.
