Hyderabad: Jay Shah made history at the age of 35 on Tuesday becoming the youngest Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He was elected unopposed in the election of the post. The position had become vacant after the outgoing Chair Greg Barclay decided that he wouldn’t contest the third election in a row.
After Shah’s elevation to the post, Indian cricketers started pouring in congratulatory messages for him. Some of the notable names to wish Shah for his upcoming tenure were Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya. He was also congratulated by former Indian coach Ravi Shastri and current head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Taking to ‘X’, Gambhir opined that the sport will grow tremendously under his leadership. “Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership!” he wrote.
Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership! pic.twitter.com/4AubdEq8Cj
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 27, 2024
Hardik Pandya wished him good luck by writing “Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of ICC. Look forward to seeing you take cricket to even greater heights. Your vision and drive will help ICC, just like it did with BCCI.”
Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of ICC. Look forward to seeing you take cricket to even greater heights. Your vision and drive will help ICC, just like it did with BCCI. 🤗 https://t.co/IxXWaSpP1b
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 27, 2024
Gill also congratulated him while Ravi Shastri remarked that Shah will take the sport to another level under his leadership.
Congratulations on being appointed chairman of the ICC, all the best Jay bhai! pic.twitter.com/A11nG7bFjv
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) August 27, 2024
Congratulations to @JayShah on being elected unopposed as ICC Chairman—the youngest ever at just 35! His experience running @BCCI will undoubtedly serve him well. The cricket community can be rest assured that Jay will work tirelessly to help World Cricket and @ICC to realize… https://t.co/GlZRS22R1u
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 27, 2024
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan wrote that it is a well-deserved appointment. Also, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj wished him the best on his new appointment. Indian batter KL Rahul also hailed the appointment of Jay to the post.
Congratulations @JayShah Bhai on your well-deserved appointment as the ICC Chairman. May you take cricket to new heights with this role. 🤗 https://t.co/qPkHESW6rA
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 27, 2024
A massive moment. My best wishes to @JayShah Sir on being elected as the new ICC chairman. May you grow to greater heights and continue doing fine work for our sport. Congratulations 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FOIXXpDf3y
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) August 27, 2024
Congratulations @JayShah bhai. Your incredible vision and leadership will undoubtedly take cricket to new heights globally. 💪🙌 https://t.co/VrIr9WyDFQ
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) August 27, 2024
Shah has served as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and as the Chairman of the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) since January 2021. He was elected unopposed as a result of being the sole nominee for the post. Shah will assume his role on December 1.
