“I am honored to take up the role of ICC President and am grateful for the support and confidence of the ICC Directors and Member Boards,” Shah said in a statement on his first day in the role. “This is an exciting time for the game as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and attractive to fans around the world.
“We are at a critical juncture with the co-existence of multiple formats and the need to accelerate the growth of the women’s game. There is immense potential in cricket globally, and I urge the ICC team and Member States to take advantage of these opportunities. Look forward to working together with and take the game to new heights.”
Shah was elected unopposed and at 36 is the youngest ICC president. Before moving to the ICC, he was the BCCI Secretary, and it is not yet known who will be his successor in that role. He also served as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council and Chairman of the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee of the ICC.
An important immediate decision facing the ICC is the venue of the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is believed to be Pakistan. ICC deputy chairman Imran Khawaja is acting as interim chairman and chaired a brief board meeting on Friday. He is expected to look into the Champions Trophy issue as interim president.
