BCCI secretary Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the president of the Asian Cricket Council at its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, a development hailed by his colleagues in India. The 32-year-old replaces Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Najmul Hasan Papon.
While addressing the AGM, Shah said: “Formed with a view to organise, develop and promote the sport in the region, the ACC has steadily grown in stature.”
“The ACC continues to foster healthy rivalry among some of the biggest cricket playing nations while it also takes the sport deeper into the smaller pockets. We must remain committed to this cause and ensure there is an all-round development in the region,” he added.
Shah said the challenge facing the cricket boards at the moment is resumption of women’s and age-group cricket.
“The pandemic has posed enormous challenges but history has shown that innovation often arises in periods of adversity and we must adapt and innovate to stay ahead,” Shah…