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“His endeavours…”: Sachin Tendulkar Showers Praise on new ICC Chairman Jay Shah
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has completed his 5-year tenure, and is now set to take over the role of the chairman of ICC from December 1.
Published: Aug 28, 2024, 07:12 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 28, 2024, 09:51 PM (IST)
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said something about Jay Shah that has helped him get the position of ICC Chairman. Sachin said that having the drive to do something good for cricket are essential qualities for a cricket administrator. He also added that efforts of Shah have made BCCI a ‘pioneer’ among all other boards.
Shah will leave BCCI after his tenure of five-years, and will now take over a the independent chairman of the International Cricket Council starting December 1.
“Being enthusiastic and having the drive to do something good for cricket are essential qualities for a cricket administrator. @JayShah displayed these traits wonderfully during his stint as @BCCI secretary,” Tendulkar tweeted.
“His endeavours towards prioritising both women’s cricket and men’s cricket have made BCCI a pioneer that other boards can follow,” Tendulkar added.
“India has sent several luminaries to lead the ICC as administrators: Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya, Mr Sharad Pawar, Mr N. Srinivasan and Mr Shashank Manohar,” Tendulkar said.