Jay Shah Elected Youngest ICC Chair, Promises Global Cricket Expansion

Shah, 35, will step down from BCCI and assume ICC leadership in December, aiming to enhance the sport's global reach and Olympic presence.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as ICC chair, begins tenure on December 1.
At 35, Shah becomes the youngest to hold the prestigious position.
Shah plans to leverage cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics to boost the sport's popularity.
He will vacate his roles in BCCI and ACC to meet ICC's independent chair requirements.
Cricket faces challenges with franchise leagues and balancing multiple formats.