Jay Shah, respected secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), won the ‘Sports Business Leader of the Year’ award at the 2023 Sports Business Awards.
BCCI congratulated Shah on winning the award on social media platform ‘X’, saying that he has left an indelible mark on the cricket world.
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BCCI Honorary Secretary JayShah honored with FollowCII Sports Business Awards
Congratulations on honored with the Sports Business Leader of the Year Award in 2023. A first for any leader in Indian sports administration, this honor is truly well-deserved!”
“His leadership has left an indelible mark on cricket around the world – from taking the ICC Men’s World Cup to new heights, advocating inclusivity with significant progress in pay parity and the creation of the Women’s Premier League, to cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics. Leading the way, and many more groundbreaking initiatives that have changed the game forever,” BCCI posted on ‘X’.
Amit Shah’s son Jai Shah has made an important mark in the world of cricket administration
Jai Shah, son of Indian politician Amit Shah, has made an important mark in the world of cricket administration. His journey in cricket administration began with his role in the Gujarat Cricket Association. After his stint with the GCA, Shah took up the role of Honorary Secretary of the BCCI at the young age of 31.
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Jai Shah played an important role in the establishment of Narendra Modi Stadium
He played a key role in the establishment of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Stadium is now one of the largest cricket stadiums in the world. Under his leadership, BCCI has strengthened its position as the richest cricket board globally.
Promoted Women’s Cricket
Shah’s vision extends to promoting women’s cricket, exemplified by the launch of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and achieving pay parity for female cricketers. This initiative has not only boosted the profile of women’s cricket in India. He also set a benchmark for other sporting bodies in the country.
Shah organizes 2023 Asia Cup
Shah was also elected as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and organized the 2023 Asia Cup, which India won. They then organized the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, which saw a record attendance of 1.25 million
