The CEO of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Johnny Grave on Thursday revealed how Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
During an interview with an Indian news channel, Grave acknowledged the support for the leadership of Jay Shah within the cricketing community.
The West Indian also lauded Shah for his tenure as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as well as his substantial contributions to world cricket.
“The ICC board doesn’t want to waste too much time on internal politics. If you look at Jay’s leadership at the BCCI, it has been wonderful,” Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave said.
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“He has hosted the Women’s Premier League, successfully oversaw the 50-over World Cup in India and has signed huge broadcast deals with IPL and for BCCI.”
Grave confidently stated that Jay Shah is exceptionally well-suited to take on the role of ICC chairman. He expressed a strong belief that with Shah at the helm, the interests of global cricket would be significantly advanced.
For the unversed, Jay Shah was the sole candidate for the position after Greg Barclay, who hails from New Zealand, declined to seek a third tenure.
According to a statement released by the ICC, Shah will assume the role on December 1, 2024.
“Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024,” said ICC.
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