Kohli, Gambhir react to Jay Shah becoming ICC chairman: 'Cricket will grow tremendously under your leadership'

Virat Kohli, India head coach Gautam Gambhir, and BCCI president Roger Binny led the wishes for Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah after he was elected unopposed as the new ICC Chairman. Shah’s tenure at ICC will begin in December this year and he will be replacing outgoing New Zealander Greg Barclay.

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At 35, Shah is the youngest ever ICC chairman.

Taking to X, Indian cricketer Kohli wished Shah ‘great success’ as he gets ready for the global role with ICC.

“Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead,” Kohli wrote on X.

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Many congratulations @JayShah on being elected as the ICC chairman. Wishing you great success ahead.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 28, 2024

Gambhir on X said that he was confident cricket will grow “tremendously” under Shah’s leadership. “Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership!”

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Many congrats @JayShah bhai! I know world cricket will grow tremendously under your exceptional leadership! pic.twitter.com/4AubdEq8Cj

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 27, 2024

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya wrote that Shah’s “vision and drive” will help ICC.

“Congratulations @Jay Shah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of ICC. “Look forward to seeing you take cricket to even greater heights. Your vision and drive will help ICC, just like it did with BCCI.”

Congratulations @JayShah bhai on being elected as the youngest chairman of ICC. Look forward to seeing you take cricket to even greater heights. Your vision and drive will help ICC, just like it did with BCCI. 🤗 https://t.co/IxXWaSpP1b

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 27, 2024

BCCI president Binny said Shah’s “foresight and leadership will further enhance the reputation” of cricket. “I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Jay Shah on his appointment as the independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). He has been a strong pillar as the BCCI Honorary Secretary and the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC),” he said in a statement.

“He has been a cornerstone in ideating and implementing some of the pathbreaking initiatives in cricket. As he takes over as the ICC Chairman, I am sure his foresight and leadership will further enhance the reputation and well-being of our beloved game.”

Here are the reactions from other players:

A massive moment. My best wishes to ⁦@JayShah⁩ Sir on being elected as the new ICC chairman. May you grow to greater heights and continue doing fine work for our sport. Congratulations 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FOIXXpDf3y

— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) August 27, 2024

Congratulations to @JayShah Sir on his appointment as the ICC Chairman. Exciting times ahead! pic.twitter.com/uEPdIfznub

— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) August 27, 2024

Congratulations @JayShah on your new responsibility as #ICCChairman. I am confident that your leadership and vision will take international cricket to even greater heights. Wishing you the best and looking forward to seeing the game evolve even more in times to come 👍🏻 @BCCI

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 27, 2024

Congratulations on being appointed chairman of the ICC, all the best Jay bhai! pic.twitter.com/A11nG7bFjv

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) August 27, 2024