In a unanimous decision at the annual general meeting held in Bali, Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for a third consecutive term. The proposal for Shahs extension was put forth by Shammi Silva, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, and received unanimous support from all ACC members.Shah, who assumed the role in January 2021, will continue to lead the ACC after successfully steering the organization through the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023. JAY SHAH BECOMES THE ACC PRESIDENT FOR THE 3RD TIME IN A ROW...!!!! pic.twitter.com/jKaqdxstPE— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 31, 2024Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him, Shah stated, 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.Board Presidents laud Jay Shahs performanceSri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva lauded Shahs guidance, Under Shahs guidance, the ACC has been instrumental in unearthing and promoting new talent in cricketing powerhouses like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.Pankaj Khimji, Chairman of Oman Cricket and Vice-President of the ACC also extended congratulations to Shah on his reappointment. Khimji attributed the transformation of stakeholders perception towards investing in ACC-conducted tournaments to Shahs leadership, stating, 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.Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan, Shahs predecessor, welcomed the reappointment, expressing confidence that cricket in Asia will continue to prosper under Shahs leadership. Hassan emphasized the importance of collaboration with the ACC in furthering the development and success of cricket in the region.
