Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 27, 2024, 09:20 PM
ICC New Chairman: Indian cricket chief Jay Shah has been appointed as the new chairman by the ICC, who will be in this role for the next two years. Jay Shah replaces Greg Barclay, who had held the position since 2020. Shah's appointment is particularly important as the next major cricket tournament, the Champions Trophy 2025, will be held in Pakistan.Jay Shah has made many important reforms as the secretary of the BCCI and the president of the ACC. He has now become the youngest chairman of the ICC at the age of 35. Earlier, Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar had served in this position. Shah's appointment is a matter of pride for Indian cricket and the ICC is expected to reach new heights under his leadership.Jay Shah did wonders in BCCIJay Shah has done a great job as the secretary of the BCCI and the president of the ACC. The term of the new president is going to start from December 1, 2024. Jay Shah became the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2019. Jay Shah has served in the BCCI for about 6 years. The Champions Trophy 2025 will be organized during Jay Shah's tenure in the ICC. According to the schedule, this tournament is to be played in Pakistan. Although a lot of speculation is already being made about this, but for the time being, if we look at the issue of Jay Shah, then it will be a big deal for India for him to work in the ICC.Jay Shah became the youngest person to become ICC ChairmanJay Shah is not the first Indian person to reach the top post in the ICC. Before him, four Indians have been the Chairman/President of the ICC. Which includes the names of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar. Jagmohan Dalmiya has been the chairman of ICC from 1997 to 2000, Sharad Pawar from 2010 to 2012, N Srinivasan from 2014 to 2015 and Shashank Manohar from 2015 to 2020. Let us tell you that Jai is the 5th Indian to reach the top post of ICC. He is also the youngest person to hold this post. He became the ICC chairman at the age of 35.