IND vs AUS / Jay Shah suddenly reached Australia before the third test, the big reason came to the fore

IND vs AUS: Discussions have intensified regarding the ICC Champions Trophy to be held on Pakistani soil next year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have agreed on a hybrid model, but there has been no official announcement on it yet. Uncertainty remains about the future of the tournament, leading to speculation among cricket fans and experts.

Jay Shah's active role in international cricket

Meanwhile, Jay Shah, who recently became the chairman of the ICC, has clarified his priorities towards international cricket. Jay Shah has now reached Australia after taking over as ICC earlier this month. There he not only took a look at the matches being played between India and Australia under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but also held an important meeting with the officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics Organizing Committee.

Cricket and Olympics: A New Beginning

Jay Shah discussed the possibilities of including cricket in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics in Australia. He held a meeting with Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee chief Cindy Hook and Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley in Brisbane, Australia. The main objective of this conversation was to ensure strong participation of cricket in the Olympics.

It is worth noting that cricket is going to make a comeback in the Olympics after 128 years, when it will be a part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. However, cricket's inclusion in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has not been confirmed yet. Jai Shah posted a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "This is an exciting time for cricket's participation in the Olympic movement."

Hosting the Champions Trophy: Big challenge

Jai Shah's immediate priorities include finding a suitable solution to host the 2025 Champions Trophy. There is a consensus between BCCI and PCB on the hybrid model, but the final decision on it has not been announced. Organizing this tournament in Pakistan is already mired in controversy due to complications regarding the tour of Indian players to Pakistan.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Exciting match

Another objective of Jai Shah's visit to Australia is to watch the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches between India and Australia. Both the teams are tied 1-1 in this 5-match series.

The first Test match was played in Perth, in which India won by a huge margin of 295 runs.

In the second match, Australia made a strong comeback in Adelaide and won.

The third match will start on Saturday at the Gabba in Brisbane, which could prove to be decisive for this series.

Conclusion

Jai Shah's activism regarding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and cricket's inclusion in the Olympics shows that he is committed to taking the future of international cricket to new heights. Also, his monitoring of the performance of the Indian team in big tournaments like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy ensures that Indian cricket is presented strongly on the global stage. Now cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the final announcement on the Champions Trophy and the exciting Test match in Brisbane.

Very exciting time ahead for Cricket’s involvement in the Olympics movement - a meeting with the @Brisbane_2032 organizing committee in Brisbane, Australia today.@ICC | @Olympics | @CricketAus | @BCCI | #brisbane2032 pic.twitter.com/JVyMbkCYrz

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 12, 2024