New Delhi,DEC 2
Former cricketer Suresh Raina on Monday congratulated Jay Shah on starting his tenure as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.Shah on Sunday started his tenure as the new International Cricket Council (ICC) chief.Suresh Raina took to his official X handle and hailed Jay Shah on starting his tenure as the new ICC chairman and said that it is a proud moment for India.As per a release from ICC on Sunday, Shah outlined his priorities for his term, including leveraging the sport’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a pivotal opportunity as well as further accelerating the growth of the women’s game.”I am honoured to take on the role of ICC Chair and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC Directors and Member Boards. This is an exciting time for the sport as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and engaging for fans worldwide,” Shah was quoted by ICC as saying.”We are at a critical juncture with the coexistence of multiple formats and the need to accelerate the growth of the women’s game. Cricket holds immense potential globally, and I look forward to working closely with the ICC team and Member countries to seize these opportunities and take the sport to new heights,” he added.Shah will now succeed Greg Barclay as ICC Chair. Barclay was in the role from November 2020, and Shah acknowledged his contribution to ICC’s achievements over the last four years. In August 2024, Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the next Chairman of the ICC.Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term, as per a media release by ICC.
