As he takes on the role of the recently appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah thanked cricket’s member boards for their confidence and support.
As he starts his new role, Jay Shah, the recently appointed chairman of the ICC, thanked the member boards of cricket for their confidence and support. Shah appreciated the enormous responsibility that comes with being the ICC Chairman and conveyed his profound honor in a message posted on X (previously Twitter).
“I am extremely honored to start my role as ICC Chairman today,” he added. Millions of people worldwide are united by cricket, and this is a time of great opportunity and responsibility.
Shah presented his outlook on cricket’s future, highlighting the necessity of the game’s international expansion. “I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and member countries to grow the game’s global footprint and create new avenues for its development as we enter a transformative phase for cricket,” he stated.
Making cricket more accessible to everyone worldwide is one of his top priorities. “From grassroots projects to high-profile events, my goal is to increase cricket’s accessibility while making sure its development satisfies the desires of cricket fans everywhere,” Shah stated.
He also discussed the significance of Test cricket, referring to it as the “pinnacle of the game” and pledging to maintain and increase its allure. “I am committed to maintaining the game’s prestige and increasing its fan appeal because test cricket is still the best in the world.”
Shah added that women’s cricket will be crucial to the sport’s future and outlined his ambitions to promote it. “As we expand the sport to new heights, women’s cricket will be a key component of our growth strategy,” he continued.
“I thank all Member Boards for their trust and support,” he said in closing, expressing gratitude to each and every one of them for their continued support and confidence. By working together, we will try to elevate cricket to new heights, bringing communities together and motivating the future generation.
