Jay Shah re-appointed Asian Cricket Council president for third term

Jay Shah has been re-appointed as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president for a third consecutive term. It puts to rest the rumours of him stepping down and working his way towards the International Cricket Council (ICC) chief position. The re-appointment decision taken at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will see Shah’s term extended by one year.

Shah, who had taken over the reigns of ACC in January 2021, was proposed for a third term by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Mr Shammi Silva and the nomination was unanimously backed by ACC members.

“Under Mr Shah’s visionary leadership, the ACC has achieved significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. Notably, the ACC successfully organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showcasing Asia’s capability in hosting premier cricket events,” read a media release by the ACC.

Speaking about his re-appointment as ACC chief, Jay Shah said, “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.”

In January 2021, Shah had taken over the leadership position in the ACC from Nazmul Hassan, President, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) which had made him the youngest administrator to be re-appointed as the ACC President.