The next Chairman of the ICC - Jay Shah? [Reappointed as ACC President for one year]

[MenInG]

So seems an Indian domination on ICC on its way again.

For the record:

Several other important issues will also be discussed at the meetings of the ACC in Bali, in which all member boards are participating. Pakistan's representation is being handled by acting Chairman PCB Shah Khawar and COO Salman Naseer.

The most important issue is the sale of broadcasting rights. This body's top event is the Asia Cup, which is most important due to Pakistan-India matches. Broadcasters will benefit greatly from this, as broadcasting sports has changed in India, so predicting the outcomes is not easy.

Yesterday, all top broadcasters were invited to dinner by the ACC. Viacom 18 is also rapidly expanding in sports broadcasting. It will be a major contender for the purchase of the rights of the Asia Cup. The ACC also has to decide the host of the next Asia Cup, which will be played in 2025.

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in India and Sri Lanka. For the preparation of this, the Asia Cup will be played in the format of 20 overs this time. There are also many contenders to host this tournament. Among them, UAE and Oman are also included. However, under the ACC membership agreement, only full members can host this tournament. Although in the past, Asia Cup has been held twice in the UAE, at that time the actual hosts were India and Sri Lanka.

The last event was played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka under the hybrid model.

[Media Report]

 

[Kianig89]

So more misery to Pakistan this guy will try to damage PSL also

 

[MenInG]

So more misery to Pakistan this guy will try to damage PSL also

Think this is an honorary post?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Why dont ICC renames itself after BCCI? Because in last few years it has acted as a pawn of BCCI.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

It's going to become the proper Indian Cricket Council

 

[Slim]

Would be hilarious to see an uneducated level chairman of ICC. At least the former indian ICC chairmans were educated and classy.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Would be hilarious to see an uneducated level chairman of ICC. At least the former indian ICC chairmans were educated and classy.

uneducated? Really?

 

[BouncerGuy]

Why dont ICC renames itself after BCCI? Because in last few years it has acted as a pawn of BCCI.

They do not have to rename themselves. ICC already means INDIAN CRICKET COUNCIL.

 

[BouncerGuy]

ACC AGM HELD IN BALI ON 31 JANUARY 2024

The ACC AGM was held in Bali, Indonesia on 31st January 2024 and saw attendance from member nations across the Asian region. The national cricketing boards of member countries convened to deliberate and approve of various financial and operational decisions of the organization.

ACC reappoints Jay Shah as President for another year

Mr. Jay Shah’s term as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), was on Wednesday, unanimously extended by one year at its Annual General Meeting. Mr Jay Shah's extension was proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Mr Shammi Silva for the second year in a row. Mr Shah had taken over the reins of the ACC in January 2021 from Mr Nazmul Hassan, President, Bangladesh Cricket Board making him the youngest administrator to be re-appointed as the ACC President.

Under Mr Shah's visionary leadership, the ACC has achieved significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. Notably, the ACC successfully organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showcasing Asia's capability in hosting premier cricket events. In addition to hosting flagship events, Mr. Shah's tenure has seen the ACC actively promoting cricket in various regions, including across emerging cricketing nations, across the continent.

Sri Lanka Cricket, President, Mr Shammi Silva, said: "Under Mr. Shah's guidance, the ACC has been instrumental in unearthing and promoting new talent in cricketing powerhouses like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Also encouraging is the fact that, Jay has a proven record of boosting finances through commercial and broadcast deals and channelizing the finances to the grassroots level, uplifting the associate members”

Mr. Pankaj Khimji, Chairman of Oman Cricket and Vice President of the ACC, extended his congratulations and stated “I’ve worked closely with Mr. Jay Shah for a considerable time and know first-hand of his passion and enthusiasm towards cricket administration. He is a young and dynamic leader with a clear vision and roadmap. Today, thanks to him, stakeholders see immense value in investing in tournaments that the ACC conducts”.

Mr. Nazmul Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and an Executive Board Member of the ACC, welcomed the reappointment of Mr. Shah: “I offer my best wishes Mr. Jay Shah and am grateful to all the members of the ACC for unanimously voting to extend his term. Mr. Shah deserves appreciation for elevating the Asia Cup to the level it truly deserves. I am fully confident that cricket in Asia will continue to prosper under his dynamism”.

Mr. Mirwais Ashraf, Chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board and Executive Board Member of the ACC said, “I congratulate Mr Jay Shah on his reappointment as the ACC President for another year. He is one of the few leaders who has succeeded on providing more exposure to the cricketers from the region and we see that across formats. The broadcast, commercial and sponsorship deals from the last two years of his tenure are evidence of his financial prowess.” said Mr Ashraf.

Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Jay Shah said, "I am grateful to the ACC Board for their continued trust. We must remain committed to ensuring the all-round development of the sport with a special focus on regions where it is still in its infancy. The ACC is committed to nurturing cricket across Asia."

New ACC Members

ACC is also thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the Japan Cricket Association (Japan) and Persutan Cricket Indonesia (Indonesia), both of whom have joined as Members at the AGM held today, after progressing through a multi-stage evaluation process. In addition to this, the Tajikistan Cricket Federation (Tajikistan) is also set to become part of the ACC family. To clarify, membership to Tajikistan has been granted at the AGM on a provisional basis, pending a successful site visit conducted by ACC officials, after which their Membership would then be accepted as permanent.

ACC’s new memberships demonstrate the organization’s commitment to expanding its horizons across the continent in diverse territories. We are hopeful that our new members will benefit from this affiliation, which will eventually contribute to growth and development of the sport across the region.

SOURCE: https://asiancricket.org/news/2023/16881​

 

[Slim]

uneducated? Really?

I have heard him speak, he couldnt string two coherent sentences together.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I have heard him speak, he couldnt string two coherent sentences together.

Which means he is uneducated?

 

[FearlessRoar]

I hope he has learned how to pronounce "congratulations."

 

[Major]

If PCB loves to bend down on knees, we cant blame Jay Shah for it.

I think the bigger issues is our chairmans. When we finally get a good chairman that knows how to deal with such people that we can bash people like Jay Shah.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

If PCB loves to bend down on knees, we cant blame Jay Shah for it.

I think the bigger issues is our chairmans. When we finally get a good chairman that knows how to deal with such people that we can bash people like Jay Shah.

Agreed!

Jay Shah is doing what he is getting paid for but here our chairmen couldn't even hold onto what he says.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The person who can't even say congratulations is nominated to become the Chairman of ICC? I'm not understanding what background he has. On what basis is he getting such a high level post? Who is this Jay Shah?

 

[U$ofA]

The person who can't even say congratulations is nominated to become the Chairman of ICC? I'm not understanding what background he has. On what basis is he getting such a high level post? Who is this Jay Shah?

What/how is his performance as BCCI official? Has he done a good job? How far ahead has he take BCCI? If all these are good, then no issues. He should be able to turn around ICC.

If he has done a poor job, the he is obviously unfit. But, what are the other boards doing? Napping? No opposition? If that is the case, then everyone deserves this.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The person who can't even say congratulations is nominated to become the Chairman of ICC? I'm not understanding what background he has. On what basis is he getting such a high level post? Who is this Jay Shah?

ICC Chairman is voted not nominated.

Jay Shah is secretary of BCCI.

He will become ICC Chairman if he gets majority of votes. That's the basis.

 

[Hitman]

BCCI secretary Jay Shah minced no words in making it clear that the centrally contracted Indian cricketers will have to play domestic red-ball cricketer whenever they are available or asked to do so by the selection committee or the team management headed by the captain and head coach.

Ishan Kishan's continued absence from domestic cricket despite being clearly directed by head coach Rahul Dravid to play domestic cricket or cricket of any form if he wants to make a comeback to the Indian side has been one of the major talking points for quite some time now. Kishan asked for some time off midway through the South Africa tour and since then he hasn't played any competitive cricket even though he has been training regularly with Hardik and Krunal Pandya in Vadodara.

With India struggling to find a solid keeper-batter in the home series against England, this would have been the ideal opportunity for Kishan to raise his hand and show the selectors that he is much more than a white-ball cricketer. Still, the left-hander mysteriously has not made himself available for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy.

Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the renaming of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium ahead of the India vs England 3rd Test in Rajkot, Shah said the chairman of selectors will be given a free hand to take a call on his own if a player refuses to follow instructions given by the team management.

"They have been informed on phone already and I'm going to write letters as well that if your chairman of selectors, your coach and your captain are asking for it then you will have to play red-ball cricket," Shah told the media.

The BCCI secretary didn't name any player but his indications were clear.

Kishan is not the top Indian cricket absent from the Ranji Trophy despite being fit. Premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who hasn't played any cricket since the ankle injury ruled him out of the ODI World Cup last year, has been training at full tilt for a few weeks.

Shah, however, said that it was to happen per the guidance from the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

“Whatever advice we get from the NCA — say suppose somebody’s body is not able to handle both white-ball and red-ball cricket — so we do not want to impose anything in that regard. (It applies to) whoever is fit and young — we are not going to tolerate any other tantrums. This message is for all centrally contracted players,” Shah said.

“Everyone will have to play, otherwise, the chairman of the selection committee has given me his suggestions and I am going to give him a free hand to let him take his own calls freely,” he added.
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Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...i-wont-tolerate-tantrums-101707979976861.html​

 

[FearlessRoar]

Jay Shah Could Leave BCCI For ICC, Election for New Chairman in November: Report​

The election for the next chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) will reportedly be held in November this year. The incumbent Greg Barclay has been at the helm for four years now but is eligible for another term.

However, there are speculations that BCCI secretary Jay Shah could throw his hat in the ring and should he do so and succeed, he will become the youngest ever to hold the post.

ICC will hold its annual conference in Colombo later in July but as per a report in Cricbuzz, the timeline for the election of next chairman could be formalised during at the meeting.

Shah has himself not commented on whether he wants to contest the elections but there are reports he wants to bring in changes in the way ICC functions especially after the controversy over the organisation of the recent T20 World Cup co-hosted by the USA and Caribbean islands.

The publication further reports that the ICC has amended the tenure of chairman. The new head of cricket’s global governing body will serve for a period of three years as opposed to two earlier but will can only be reelected once unlike twice before.

Shah has been involved in cricket administration since 2009 and has previously served as the joint secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association. He joined BCCI in 2015 and was elected board secretary in September 2019.

Recently, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar had praised Shah for the steps taken by the BCCI for the growth of cricket in India during his tenure.

“Many people criticize Jay Shah, focusing on his father’s political position rather than his contributions,” Gavaskar told India Today. “However, what Jay Shah has achieved—like bringing in the Women’s Premier League, ensuring equal pay for the Women’s team as the Men’s, increasing fees for IPL players, and significantly boosting incentives—is commendable. Unfortunately, some refuse to give him credit due to a political agenda.”

Jay Shah Could Leave BCCI For ICC, Election for New Chairman in November: Report - News18

There's speculation that Jay Shah could contest the election for ICC Chairman which will be held in November this year.

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[FearlessRoar]

Jay Shah To Take Over As ICC Chairman By End Of 2024? All Eyes On AGM This Weekend​

All eyes will be on BCCI secretary Jay Shah during the four-day ICC Annual Conference in Colombo, starting on Friday, where there might be serious discussions about when he will take over from New Zealander Greg Barclay as the chairman of the global body. The ICC conference that starts with the board meeting on Friday is expected to be dominated by losses to the tune of more than USD 20 million incurred by the global body for hosting T20 World Cup games in the United States of America.

While the nine-point agenda of the AGM (a copy of which is with the PTI) doesn't include the event's financial details, but it will be discussed by the board as a "post-event report", which is a standard operating procedure.

ICC's new external auditor appointment is also on the agenda along with discussions on ICC memberships, report from associate member's meeting and ICC development Awards presentation.

The other important point -- India not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy -- is not a part of the ICC Board's official agenda unless it is brought with permission of the chair under the section "Any Other Business".

An ICC source privy to the developments, however, said that one of the main areas of interest for everyone at the ICC is when Shah takes over the reins of the world body.

"It is not about how but when, as he still has one year left as BCCI secretary before his cooling off period in Indian board starts in 2025 as per constitution. However, if he has to take over in 2025, then Barclay can't complete his third term of two years from December 2024 to December 2026," the ICC source said.

"There is a school of thought that what if ICC's chairmanship term changes from three terms of two years each to two terms of three years, so the cumulative term can remain six years."

It is widely believed that if Barclay's current term becomes three years, then Shah can complete his six years as BCCI secretary and take over as ICC chairman in 2025 for three years when he will be in cooling off in BCCI. Then in 2028, he can come back and take over as board president.

Jay Shah To Take Over As ICC Chairman By End Of 2024? All Eyes On AGM This Weekend | Cricket News

An ICC source privy to the developments, however, said that one of the main areas of interest for everyone at the ICC is when Jay Shah takes over the reins of the world body.

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[Devadwal]

While Barclay was eligible for another two-year term, Shah has won support from Australia and England, among other countries, to run the ICC for at least three years under a revised constitution.

Indian boss to take over world cricket amid $4.5 billion TV rights fight

Jay Shah will take over as chair of the International Cricket Council after forcing the resignation of the incumbent Greg Barclay, amid a $US3 billion dispute with its major broadcast rights holder.

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India’s Jay Shah will take over as chair of the International Cricket Council after forcing the resignation of the incumbent Greg Barclay, amid a $US3 billion ($4.46 billion) dispute between the governing body and its major broadcast rights holder Star.

Two sources with knowledge of discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity because negotiations are confidential, confirmed the move late on Tuesday night.

New Zealander Barclay told ICC directors, including Cricket Australia’s chair Mike Baird, of his intention to resign during a video conference, after being informed by Shah in recent days that the BCCI secretary wished to replace him in November and had the numbers to do so.

“ICC chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the board that he will not stand for a third term and will step down from the post when his current tenure finishes at the end of November. Barclay was appointed as the independent ICC chair in November 2020, before being re-elected in 2022,” an ICC spokesperson said.

“Current directors are now required to put forward nominations for the next chair by 27 August 2024 and if there is more than one candidate, an election will be held with the term of the new chair commencing on 1 December 2024.”

While Barclay was eligible for another two-year term, Shah has won support from Australia and England, among other countries, to run the ICC for at least three years under a revised constitution.

By doing so, Shah will tick off another senior post in cricket, having been schooled by his father and BJP politician Amit Shah, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s most trusted lieutenant. Shah’s term as BCCI secretary was due to expire next year.

The future of ICC management, headed by the Australian chief executive Geoff Allardice and based in Dubai, is unclear.

Before Tuesday night’s video call, the ICC had faced criticism from member countries for the USA-based leg of this year’s Twenty20 World Cup going $US20 million over the agreed operational budget. There is also uncertainty about the likelihood of India travelling to Pakistan to contest the ODI Champions Trophy in February next year.

Shah’s ascension has arrived at the same time Star is seeking relief from the enormous deal it signed with the ICC in late 2022 for the rights to broadcast global cricket events into India from 2024 to 2027.

Star chiefs want to renegotiate the deal and reduce its value by up to half, potentially meaning the loss of millions of dollars from the budgets of major cricket countries over the next four years.

ICC directors have been served with a reduction notice from Star, a trigger for renegotiating the rights or possibly moving to “blend and extend” the deal on revised terms for a longer period.

Star’s winning bid for both TV and digital rights, of some $US3 billion over four years, was made on the understanding that it would on-sell a portion of the deal to ZeeTV, which in turn was in the process of a merger deal with Sony.

However with the ZeeTV-Sony merger collapsing, ZeeTV has likewise backed out of sub-licensing the ICC rights, leaving Star to foot the entire bill. The company’s discomfort with the cost of winning the rights was underlined by an unsuccessful request, earlier this year, to relocate the T20 World Cup from the USA and the Caribbean to India.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Seems like ICC is in real trouble as Star doesn’t want to pay them the initially agreee amount and want to reduce it to half. This will be a huge loss for ICC and dependent cricket nations.

There is only one hope and it’s Jay Shah, the Shah that was promised.

 

[dravidthewall]

I like Ramiz raja to become chairman of ICC . Some of his statements like "Blank cheque" and all hilarious.

 

[Savak]

Seems like ICC is in real trouble as Star doesn’t want to pay them the initially agreee amount and want to reduce it to half. This will be a huge loss for ICC and dependent cricket nations.

There is only one hope and it’s Jay Shah, the Shah that was promised.

Has Star made a loss on the ICC events? The recent ICC T20 WC especially the US leg was a commercial disaster with $20 million in extra unpredicted costs.

Can't think of any other reason why they would refuse to pay the ICC the initially agreed amount.

 

[FearlessRoar]

If Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman, DDCA President Rohan Jaitely Likely To Be BCCI Secretary: Report​

BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to become the nest ICC chairman. According to several reports, he has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Greg Barclay in the top post. To secure his nomination, the ICC requires a proposer and a seconder. Reports indicate that England and Australia are likely to back Shah's candidature, further solidifying his bid for the top position.

Now, a report in Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar has said that if Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman, the Rohan Jaitely, who is the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president, may become the BCCI secretary. Quoting sources, the report said Jaitely is leading the race among other candidates.

According to ICC rules, each of the 16 current ICC directors must submit their nominations by August 27 to be considered for the chairmanship.

Greg Barclay, who is eligible to serve a third term of two years, has announced his decision not to seek re-election, paving the way for Shah's potential ascension.

If Shah succeeds, he will become the youngest-ever ICC chief at the age of 36. His election would also make him the latest in a line of prominent Indians who have held the prestigious position, following in the footsteps of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N. Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.

Currently, Jay Shah serves as the BCCI-appointed ICC director and chairs the ICC's Finance and Commercial Affairs sub-committee, one of the most influential bodies within the ICC. His leadership in these roles, coupled with the strong backing from international cricket boards, places him in a favourable position to guide the ICC in the coming years.

If Jay Shah Becomes ICC Chairman, DDCA President Rohan Jaitely Likely To Be BCCI Secretary: Report | Cricket News

According to several reports, Jay Shah has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Greg Barclay as ICC chairman

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[Cricket Warrior]

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called out the 'old powers' for accusing Jay Shah of forcing Greg Barclay out of his position, he said:

"In all probability, Jay Shah will be the next ICC president. Just as he has done for Indian cricket, both men and women, players worldwide will benefit. When Greg Barclay announced his decision not to go for a third term, which he was entitled to, there were reports in the media of the Old Powers that Barclay's decision had been forced by Shah,"

"Only when the perennial cribbers were questioned about what the representatives of their Old Powers were doing did it suddenly occur to them that if indeed Barclay was forced to not seek a third term, then what were their own representatives at the ICC doing at the meeting? Where were their voices of objection? And if there were none, then they were as culpable as the one they were unnecessarily pointing a finger at. It's called the Tall poppy syndrome as well as the realisation that they don't run the international game anymore."

"The way Indian cricket has shaped up over the years is also a tribute to the BCCI and its administration. The kind of cricket that the teams, both men and women, have been playing is another huge reason why the sport is flourishing in India. If the team was not winning, the sponsors would stay away. Terrific teamwork from both the players and the administrators explains why Indian cricket is in such a healthy state. May it always remain so,"

 

[BouncerGuy]

No. 1 Contender To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary Says No To Top Job

Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). There have been reports that the current BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to be appointed as the next chairman of ICC as Greg Barclay has decided not to seek another tenure as chief of ICC.

Last week, Greg Barclay officially informed the ICC board that he will step down from his role as the ICC chairperson when his tenure concludes in November. Barclay, who was initially appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, had successfully secured re-election unopposed in 2022.

With Barclay deciding to step down, Jay Shah has emerged as the front-runner to take over as ICC Chairman. His elevation to the global level will cause a vacancy at the BCCI.

Jay Shah has in recent times emerged as the most prominent cricket administrator in the region following his highly successful role as BCCI secretary and secretary of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

With Jay Shah facing a cooling-off period as his tenure comes to an end, he might likely take over as ICC Chairman. Rohan Jaitley was expected to take over after his departure to ICC.

However, Jaitley on Monday denied that he will take over the assignments at the BCCI level. However, Jaitley said he is more focused on making the league popular.

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