India Captain Rohit Sharma Reacts to Jay Shah Being Elected the New ICC Chairman

Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement and support for Jay Shah after Shah was elected unopposed as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who currently serves as the honorary secretary of the BCCI, will officially take on the role starting December 1, 2024. 

As the sole nominee for the chairmanship, Shah's election marks a significant moment in cricket administration, further solidifying India's influence in the global cricketing landscape.

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Rohit Sharma congratulates Jay Shah

Rohit Sharma, who recently led India to T20 World Cup triumph, took to his official Twitter handle to extend his congratulations to Jay Shah, writing, "Heartiest Congratulations." 

Sachin Tendulkar joined many former and current players to extend his wishes to Shah, who will be the youngest ICC chairman in history at the age of 35.

“Being enthusiastic and having the drive to do something good for cricket are essential qualities for a cricket administrator. @JayShah displayed these traits wonderfully during his stint as @BCCI secretary,” Tendulkar wrote on X.

“His endeavours towards prioritising both women’s cricket and men’s cricket have made the BCCI a pioneer that other boards can follow. I wish him the very best of luck towards the next phase of his journey, as he becomes the youngest chairman of the @ICC,” he said.

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Shah will be the fifth Indian to head the ICC and Tendulkar hoped that he would be able to carry the legacy forward.

“India has sent several luminaries to lead the ICC as administrators: Mr. Jagmohan Dalmiya, Mr. Sharad Pawar, Mr. N. Srinivasan, and Mr. Shashank Manohar. I am sure he will build on their legacy and take the game of cricket forward,” he added.

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, who was the BCCI president during Shah’s first term wrote, "Congratulations to Jay Shah @JayShah on his new role as ICC chair.. wish him a great journey ahead ..” (sic) India’s batting mainstay Virat Kohli also congratulated Shah for his new role. “Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead,” he wrote.

(With PTI inputs)