Jay Shah appointed ACC president for third consecutive time period

Jay Shah’s time period because the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), was unanimously prolonged by one yr on Wednesday on the physique’s annual normal assembly.

Shah’s extension was proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva for the second time, and the nomination was unanimously backed by all of the members of the ACC. Shah had taken over the reins of the ACC in January 2021 from Nazmul Hassan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board president, making him the youngest administrator to be re-appointed.

Under Shah’s management, the ACC has efficiently organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showcasing Asia’s functionality of internet hosting premier cricket occasions.

“Jay has played a pivotal role in steering the ACC towards significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region,” Silva stated.

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He additionally expressed his satisfaction with the unanimous help obtained for the proposal through the ACC Board assembly. “I am pleased that the ACC Board supported the proposal unanimously. Jay has a proven record of boosting finances through commercial and broadcast deals and channeling the finances to the grassroots level, uplifting the associate members.”

Hassan welcomed the reappointment, saying: “I congratulate Shah and all the members of the ACC for unanimously voting to extend his term. Under Shah, the ACC has scaled new heights, and he has been instrumental in developing and strengthening grassroots cricket. The Asia Cup is now the most sought-after continental tournament in world cricket and also the most anticipated.

“Mr. Shah deserves appreciation for elevating this tournament to the level it deserves. I am fully confident that cricket in Asia will continue to prosper, and we will work closely with ACC in furthering this endeavour.”