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 function in January 2021, succeeding Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan. Under Shah’s management, the ACC efficiently organised the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023.

“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,” Shah stated in a launch.

“Under Shah’s guidance, the ACC has been instrumental in unearthing and promoting new talent in cricketing powerhouses like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,” Silva stated.

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

“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,” Khimji acknowledged.

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

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