NEW DELHI: After Jay Shah got elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the social media sparked a wave of congratulatory messages wishing the BCCI secretary.
As the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s rise to this global position marks a significant moment in cricket history, especially as he becomes the youngest person to hold this prestigious role.
Prestigious personalities from the cricketing fraternity took to X to express their thoughts, with many applauding Shah’s elevation as a reflection of India’s growing influence in world cricket.
Many praised his leadership in Indian cricket, particularly his role in the rapid growth of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the modernization of cricket infrastructure across India.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is hopeful that world cricket will grow under the leadership of Shah.
As the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s rise to this global position marks a significant moment in cricket history, especially as he becomes the youngest person to hold this prestigious role.
Prestigious personalities from the cricketing fraternity took to X to express their thoughts, with many applauding Shah’s elevation as a reflection of India’s growing influence in world cricket.
Many praised his leadership in Indian cricket, particularly his role in the rapid growth of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the modernization of cricket infrastructure across India.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir is hopeful that world cricket will grow under the leadership of Shah.
Former Team India coach Anil Kumble hailed the event as “a new chapter in global cricket”.
Others from the cricketing fraternity also came forward to congratulate Shah on this momentous occasion.