Jay Shah Re-elected for Third Term as President of the Asian Cricket Council

In a recent development, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) unanimously re-appointed Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as its President for the third consecutive time. During the meeting, Mr. Shammi Silva, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), proposed Jay Shah’s name for this prestigious position.

The ACC members wholeheartedly backed Shah’s nomination, extending his term by another 12 months. This move highlights the confidence and trust placed in Jay Shah’s leadership abilities.

Mr. Silva commended Jay Shah for his pivotal role in steering the ACC towards significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. He particularly acknowledged Shah’s success in boosting finances through commercial and broadcast deals, directing the funds to grassroots levels, and uplifting the associate members.

Notably, Jay Shah took over the role from Nazmul Hassan of the Bangladesh Cricket Board in January 2021. Since then, under his guidance, the ACC has successfully organized major events, including the 2022 T20I Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates and the 2023 ODI Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Expressing his gratitude to the ACC Board for their continued trust, Jay Shah emphasized the commitment to the all-round development of cricket, with a special focus on regions where the sport is still in its infancy. He reiterated the ACC’s dedication to nurturing cricket across Asia.

Shammi Silva, the SLC Chief, highlighted the enormous success achieved by the ACC under Jay Shah’s leadership. He pointed out the emergence of new talents from cricket powerhouses like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan during Shah’s tenure. Silva also noted the significant development of cricket across various regions in Asia over the past few years.

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In summary, Jay Shah’s re-appointment as the ACC President reflects not only his individual accomplishments but also the collective progress of cricket in the Asian region under his dynamic leadership. The ACC continues to thrive, with a clear commitment to fostering the growth of cricket at all levels.