Congratulations to BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr Jay Shah for being elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council.
The BCCI president, Roger Binny, all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and head coach of India, Gautam Gambhir, led a lengthy list of jubilant members of the cricket community in praising Jay Shah, who was chosen as the ICC Chairman on Tuesday without any opposition. At 35, BCCI secretary Shah became the youngest person to hold the highest position in international cricket administration when he was elected without opposition to lead the ICC.
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Congratulations to BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr. Jay Shah for being elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council.@JayShah pic.twitter.com/sKZw4mdRvi
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Gambhir, who has taken over as head coach from Rahul Dravid, said: “Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership!”
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Former Indian captain and head coach Anil Kumble said: “Jay Shah’s election as ICC Chair marks a new chapter in global cricket. Congratulations and best wishes for the journey ahead!” Ravi Shastri, another former Indian captain and head coach, said: “Congratulations to @JayShah on being elected unopposed as ICC Chairman—the youngest ever at just 35! His experience running @BCCI will undoubtedly serve him well.
Jay Shah Is The New ICC Chairman pic.twitter.com/2drhTYt396
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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla added: “I wish Mr. Jay Shah all the best in his new role at the ICC. He has been a visionary and has taken great pride in making sure that the game of cricket reaches newer heights and reaches a wider audience. His forthright approach and astute leadership mean the game of cricket will continue to prosper across the globe.”
Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara wrote in his ‘X’ handle: “Heartiest congratulations to @JayShah on being elected as the ICC Chair. Under your visionary leadership, cricket is set to touch new heights globally.” Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh too hailed Shah’s appointment.
“Congratulations to Secretary @BCCI Shri @Jai Shah Ji on your election, unopposed, as Chairman @ICC. Confident that the ICC will benefit from your experience of handling Indian cricket. Your leadership will guide world cricket to a new height. My best wishes.”
Senior batter Ajinkya Rahane said: “Congratulations Jay bhai on your appointment as the ICC chairman.”
Former sports minister and BCCI administrator Anurag Thakur also congratulated Shah on his new role. “Congratulations to our BCCI Secretary, Sh. @JayShah on your new role and responsibility as the next Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the supreme body of cricket.
“Your elevation as the youngest-ever cricket administrator is a moment of immense pride and celebration for all Indians, serving as a testament to India’s rise on the international stage,” he said.
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