Jay Shah Elected Youngest ICC Chairman

Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), set to take office on December 1. At 35, he becomes the youngest-ever ICC chairman, following in the footsteps of notable Indian predecessors such as Jagmohan Dalmiya and Shashank Manohar. Notable figures in cricket, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, have expressed their congratulations and support for Shah’s vision to expand the global reach of cricket and promote women's cricket. Shah aims to balance multiple formats of the game and embrace innovative approaches to enhance cricket's popularity, particularly with the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. His appointment has garnered widespread approval within the cricketing community, highlighting the significance of his new role in cricket governance.