ICC Chairman Jay Shah was honoured with the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' in Mumbai. His tenure as BCCI secretary saw India win multiple World Cups and the launch of the landmark Women's Premier League (WPL).
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah receives the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' from Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai on Saturday.
Shah was the secretary of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) from October 2019 to December 2024 and has since taken over as the chairman of the ICC. During his tenure at the BCCI, India achieved remarkable success, claiming two U-19 Men's World Cups and two U-19 Women's World Cups. The senior teams also shone, winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 title. Additionally, India finished as runners-up in two ICC World Test Championships and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
BCCI, ICC Extend Wishes
ICC and BCCI extended their wishes and congratulated Shah after he received the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' on Saturday. "Honouring incredible contribution. Congratulations to former BCCI Secretary and ICC Chairman Mr.@JayShah on being conferred with the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award at the @CNBCTV18News Indian Business Leader Awards. Mr Shah dedicates his award to the athletes who toil hard on the field every day," BCCI wrote in an X post. "Congratulations to our chairman @jayshah on winning this prestigious award following a hugely successful #t20worldCup," ICC wrote in an X post.
Reforms and Women's Cricket Empowerment
Shah's tenure at BCCI was marked by bold reforms, including the adoption of the idea of pay equality and enhanced professional leagues for women cricketers, as well as grassroots investment and civil visibility. This has now empowered Indian women cricketers to take up Cricket.
The launch of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2023 marked a seismic shift in the geography of Indian women's cricket. Inspired by the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the WPL has sculpted its own dynamic, marketable ecosystem, developed to elevate women cricketers and provide them with professional opportunities. (ANI)
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)