Mamata ‘congratulates’ Amit Shah over his son’s elevation as ICC chief
Her post, although framed as a congratulatory message, appeared to be laced with a sharp undertone as she commented on Jay Shah's rise to the position of ICC chairman.
Her post, although framed as a congratulatory message, appeared to be laced with a sharp undertone as she commented on Jay Shah's rise to the position of ICC chairman.
From starting as a young administrator in Gujarat to becoming one of the most influential figures in global cricket, Jay Shah has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the sport, in India and at the global level.
“I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council," Shah said in a statement.
Jay Shah is one of the most powerful people in cricket and his tenure as BCCI General Secretary Jay Shah has seen India further establish their grip as the most powerful board in the sport.
Gaekwad, 71, has been undergoing treatment at King's College Hospital in London since the last year.
Shah had taken over the reins of the ACC in January last year from Nazmul Hassan, president, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), making him the youngest administrator to be re-appointed as the ACC president.
BCCI has filed an application in the top court, seeking crucial amendments to the Supreme Court-approved constitution.
As per Jay Shah, this was the highest-ever opening day viewership for any sporting league in any country as Mumbai Indians faced Chennai Super Kings.
Shah also said that a three-month extension had been granted, from September to December, to all the societies registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975.
While the Motera is the largest cricket venue in the world, Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Secretary Mahendra Sharma announced that Jaipur shall be getting the third largest cricket stadium in the world.
