Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended his greetings to everyone on Thursday in celebration of National Sports Day.
National Sports Day is observed on August 29 in India to honor the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The occasion is marked by various sports competitions and seminars across states, aimed at promoting the importance of physical activities and sports.
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National Sports Day also serves as a platform to launch various sports initiatives. Notably, on this day in 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Khelo India Movement.
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"On this National Sports Day, I warmly commend our athletes, coaches, and everyone who has devoted their life to sports. As we honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary, let's commit ourselves to making India a powerhouse on the global sporting stage?," new ICC Chairman said in a post on X.
On Tuesday (August 27), Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council. With this appointment, he became the fifth Indian to hold the position of ICC President, following in the footsteps of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
The timing of Shah's elevation to ICC Chairman is particularly opportune, as he is set to undergo a mandatory cooling-off period from 2025 to 2028.
As per the BCCI constitution, office-bearers can serve up to 18 years—nine years with the national board and nine with the state unit. However, they can only hold a position for a maximum of six consecutive years before taking a mandatory three-year break.
Jay Shah could potentially serve two consecutive terms as ICC Chairman and then return to become BCCI President in 2028.