Jay Shah has begun his tenure as ICC chair as of December 1. He takes over from Greg Barclay over the weekend, with the decision on the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy imminent. "I am honoured to take on the role of ICC chair and grateful for the support and trust of the ICC directors and member boards,

Shah’s selection as chairman was unanimous by the ICC’s Board of Directors, and he replaces Greg Barclay, the New Zealand lawyer, who decided not to seek a third consecutive term.

Jay Shah assumed charge as times when Pakistan and India cricketing boards row over Champions Trophy 2024 venue is at its peak Both Pakistan its stance is clear about not accepting a hybrid model. On the other hand, BCCI declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Before Shah, businessman late Jagmohan Dalmiya, politician Sharad Pawar, lawyer Shashank Manohar and industrialist N Srinivasan had all headed the world cricket body.

On December 1, Jay Shah officially began his tenure as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking the start of a new era in global cricket administration. In his first statement as ICC Chair,