Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Other Members of Indian Cricket Fraternity Congratulate Jay Shah on His Election As ICC Chairman
Jay Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council from December 1. He is also the youngest ICC chairman at 35 years of age.
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) The newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah's efforts as BCCI secretary in giving equal priority to men's and women's cricket have made the Indian board a "pioneer" for other governing bodies of the game to follow, reckoned legendary Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday. Shah will leave BCCI after a five-year stint, which began in October 2019, to take over as the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council from December 1. Jay Shah Named New ICC Chairman, 35-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Lead Global Cricket Body as He Succeeds Greg Barclay.
Tendulkar joined many former and current players to extend his wishes to Shah, who will be the youngest ICC chairman in history at the age of 35.
“Being enthusiastic and having the drive to do something good for cricket are essential qualities for a cricket administrator. @JayShah displayed these traits wonderfully during his stint as @BCCI secretary,” Tendulkar wrote on X.
Sachin Tendulkar Wishes Jay Shah on His Election as ICC Chairman
“His endeavours towards prioritising both women's cricket and men's cricket have made the BCCI a pioneer that other boards can follow. I wish him the very best of luck towards the next phase of his journey, as he becomes the youngest chairman of the @ICC,” he said. Shah will be the fifth Indian to head the ICC and Tendulkar hoped that he would be able to carry the legacy forward. Rohan Jaitley, Ashish Shelar, Arun Dhumal Among Contenders for BCCI Secretary’s Post As Jay Shah Named ICC Chairman.
“India has sent several luminaries to lead the ICC as administrators: Mr. Jagmohan Dalmiya, Mr. Sharad Pawar, Mr. N. Srinivasan, and Mr. Shashank Manohar. I am sure he will build on their legacy and take the game of cricket forward,” he added.
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who was the BCCI president during Shah's first term wrote, "Congratulations to Jay Shah @JayShah on his new role as ICC chair.. wish him a great journey ahead ..”
Sourav Ganguly Congratulates Jay Shah
Virat Kohli Wishes Jay Shah 'Great Success Ahead'
India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli also congratulated Shah for his new role. “Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead,” he wrote. Jay Shah Elected As New ICC Chairman: The Transformative Leader of Indian Cricket Set for Global Stage.
Rohit Sharma Extends Wishes to Jay Shah
India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma wrote, “Heartiest Congratulations @JayShah.”
Jasprit Bumrah Sends Good Wishes to Jay Shah
Jasprit Bumrah also extended his wishes, “Congratulations @Jay Shah bhai! Your passion for the game will ensure it's taken to the next level. Wishing you lots of luck!”
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