NEW DELHI: Jay Shah, the 35-year-old BCCI secretary, has been elected unopposed as the youngest ICC chairman in Dubai on Tuesday. Shah will succeed 62-year-old Greg Barclay, who decided not to seek a third consecutive two-year term, and will assume the position on December 1.As a result of this appointment, Shah will step down from…
NEW DELHI: After Jay Shah got elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the social media sparked a wave of congratulatory messages wishing the BCCI secretary.As the current secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Shah’s rise to this global position marks a significant moment in…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday emphasised the need to balance the coexistence of multiple cricket formats soon after being elected unopposed as new ICC chairman.Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Shah stated that it is the global body’s goal to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before.Shah, who became the youngest person…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah made a bold statement on his vision for global cricket, emphasising the importance of Test cricket after being elected unopposed as ICC chairman on Tuesday.Shah, 35, is the youngest to lead the ICC, succeeding Greg Barclay. His new commitment comes at a transformative time for cricket, with the sport…
NEW DELHI: The verdict on Jay Shah‘s legacy in Indian cricket administration remains uncertain, but his ascent to power, both domestically and internationally, has been undeniably smooth and unobtrusive.At the age of 35, Shah was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest person ever to hold this…
NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah is set to assume the role of ICC chairman in December, as announced by the international cricket governing body on Tuesday. Shah was the only candidate nominated for this prestigious position.Shah’s tenure will commence on December 1, 2024, succeeding the current Chair, Greg Barclay, who opted not to pursue…
NEW DELHI: Olly Stone, the Nottinghamshire seamer, has been selected to play for England in the second Test against Sri Lanka, marking his return to the national side after a three-year absence. Stone’s inclusion comes as a result of Mark Wood being sidelined for the rest of the series due to a thigh injury sustained…
NEW DELHI: England‘s chief selector, Luke Wright, has stated that Jonny Bairstow‘s international white-ball career is far from over, despite the 34-year-old being left out of the upcoming series against Australia.Along with Bairstow, experienced players Moeen Ali and Chris Jordan were also not included in the squad, with five uncapped players being selected for the…
NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, expressed confidence in her team’s ability to secure their first-ever global championship in the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.She believes that the playing conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) might prove favorable for the Indian side.Due to the ongoing political instability…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi remains a prominent figure both on and off the field. In recent weeks, he has been celebrating a personal milestone while simultaneously voicing concerns over Pakistan’s performance in Test cricket.Afridi’s family welcomed a new member with the birth of his grandson, Aliyaar Afridi, son of Pakistan…
