Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah was on Wednesday appointed because the president of the Asian Cricket Council for a 3rd consecutive time period. Shah’s extension was proposed by the Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva for the second time and the nomination was unanimously backed by all of the members of the ACC at its annual common assembly in Bali. Shah initially assumed the position in January 2021, succeeding Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan. Beneath Shah’s management, the ACC efficiently organised the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023.

“I’m grateful to the ACC Board for his or her continued belief. We should stay dedicated to making sure the all-round growth of the game with a particular give attention to areas the place it’s nonetheless in its infancy. The ACC is dedicated to nurturing cricket throughout Asia,” Shah mentioned in a launch.

“Beneath Shah’s steering, the ACC has been instrumental in unearthing and selling new expertise in cricketing powerhouses like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,” Silva mentioned.

Pankaj Khimji, chairman of Oman Cricket and vice-president of the ACC, additionally prolonged congratulations on Shah’s time period.

“As we speak, stakeholders see worth in investing in tournaments that the ACC conducts, and I credit score him for this main transformation, which can additional gasoline the expansion of the sport within the area,” Khimji acknowledged.

Welcoming the reappointment, Hassan mentioned cricket in Asia will proceed to prosper beneath Shah’s management, emphasising collaboration with the ACC in furthering this endeavor.

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