Proposed by Sri Lanka, Asian Cricket Council reappoints Jay Shah as President

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Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Wednesday appointed Jay Shah as the President of the body for the third year in a row.

“Jay 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 the members of the ACC,” quoted the press release from ACC.

Shah who is also Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took the reins as President of ACC in January 2021 for the first time.

“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,” said Jay Shah.

With Jay Shah at the helm the ACC organised two Asia Cups for senior men’s teams in 2022(T20 format) and 2023 (ODI format) and an Under-19 Asia Cup in 2023/24.

“Shah’s tenure has seen the ACC actively promoting cricket in various regions across the continent. Emerging cricketing nations such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Nepal, Thailand, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and others, have displayed increasing interest, highlighting the ACC’s commitment to expanding the cricketing landscape,” the press release quoted.

“He managed to foster a collaborative spirit among the member boards but has significantly enhanced the financial and commercial standing of the ACC. Today, stakeholders see value in investing in tournaments that the ACC conducts, and I credit him for this major transformation, which will further fuel the growth of the game in the region,” said Oman Cricket Chairman and ACC Vice President Pankaj Khimji.