Jay Shah, secretary of BCCI, elected unopposed as next chairman of ICC

Jay Shah, the present honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), would take over as the Independent Chair of the ICC, having been elected without opposition.

It was declared on August 20 that Greg Barclay, the current chair of the (International Cricket Council) ICC, would not run for a third term and would stand down in November. As the only nominee for the chairmanship, Shah highlighted his dedication to growing cricket's appeal and worldwide reach, particularly in light of the sport's impending inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council,” Shah stated.

“I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.”

“While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways.”

Shah is the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) chairman. He must now resign that position, though, in order to assume leadership of the world cricket organisation.