NEW DELHI: The verdict on Jay Shah‘s legacy in Indian cricket administration remains uncertain, but his ascent to power, both domestically and internationally, has been undeniably smooth and unobtrusive.At the age of 35, Shah was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest person ever to hold this…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to assume the role of ICC chairman in December, as announced by the international cricket governing body on Tuesday. Shah was the only candidate nominated for this prestigious position.Shah’s tenure will commence on December 1, 2024, succeeding the current Chair, Greg Barclay, who opted not to pursue…
NEW DELHI: Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav publicly praised Rohit Sharma, referring to his predecessor as “Mumbai cha Raja (King of Mumbai)” in response to Rohit’s recent Instagram post. The post featured Rohit preparing for the CEAT Cricket Awards, where he was honoured as the International Cricketer of the Year for his excellence across all…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Rohit Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, and Jay Shah for their unwavering support during his tenure as the team’s leader.He acknowledged their backing in his endeavor to bring out the best in his players without being overly concerned about the outcomes. This approach ultimately led to India’s…
NEW DELHI: Mayank Yadav, the promising 22-year-old fast bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, emerged as one of the standout players in IPL 2024, impressing with his sheer pace and taking seven wickets in just four games. However, his season was abruptly halted due to injury, leading to uncertainty about his return to competitive cricket. BCCI…
NEW DELHI: India’s ace pacer Mohammed Shami‘s participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year is contingent on a final fitness assessment from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), according to BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Shami, recovering from an ankle injury sustained in the ODI World Cup last November, is currently in rehabilitation at the…
NEW DELHI: August 18, 2024 marked the 16th anniversary of Virat Kohli‘s entry into international cricket. The BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, Kohli’s IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and several others took to social media to commemorate the occasion, underlining the batsman’s remarkable journey and impact on the sport.“16 years ago today, a 19-year-old @imVkohli stepped…
NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah recently addressed speculation regarding the potential participation of senior Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Shah clarified that the board does not deem it necessary for the seasoned duo to participate in the domestic tournament.While acknowledging the significance of the Duleep Trophy as…
Jay Shah is a man on a mission these days. After predicting India’s victory in the T20 World Cup successfully, in February, in Rajkot, India’s youngest BCCI secretary, still only 35, and already in his second term, is taking giant steps to take Indian cricket to even greater heights. During a visit to the TOI…
BCCI has appointed South Africa’s Morne Morkel as bowling coach of the Indian team, board secretary Jay Shah told TOI. Shah, who visited TOI’s Mumbai office for an interaction, also made it clear India was not in favour of hosting pink-ball Tests because “they end in a couple of days”.Morkel’s contract begins on September 1,…
