Jay Shah makes a big statement on the LA 2028 Olympics after being elected as ICC Chairman

Following his unopposed appointment as the ICC Chairman, Jay Shah outlined his vision to enhance the global presence and the sport’s potential growth with its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Jay Shah sees the LA 2028 Olympics as a significant milestone for cricket’s development. At 35, Jay Shah is the International Cricket Council’s youngest-ever chairman and will take over the post in December, replacing Greg Barclay. Jay Shah was elected unopposed as chairman of the ICC on Tuesday, August 28. Jay Shah has managed to jump to the top spot in world cricket in his style after Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar. Cricket is now officially a part of LA28, marking the sport’s return to the Olympics after 128 years. Cricket was a part of the 1900 Paris Olympics with Great Britain and France competing for medals.

Jay Shah makes a big statement on the LA 2028 Olympics after being elected as ICC Chairman

From politician's son to carving his own identity as BCCI secretary to now ICC Chairman, Jay Shah's career has been nothing short of inspiration. Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the ICC chairman on Tuesday, August 28. Following his unopposed appointment as the ICC Chairman, Jay Shah spoke about India's unparalleled global fan base and dreams of using the sport to bolster India’s hopes of hosting the games in 2036 with cricket now officially a part of LA28, marking the sport’s return to the Olympics after 128 years.

"While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflexion point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways," Jay Shah said.

Congratulations to BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr. Jay Shah for being elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council.@JayShah pic.twitter.com/sKZw4mdRvi

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 27, 2024

Cricket was a part of the 1900 Paris Olympics with Great Britain and France competing for medals. Cricket's return to the Summer Olympic Games after over a century-long hiatus was heartily welcomed in India where cricket is considered a religion. The IOC decision was praised by fans, celebrated athletes, and Bollywood superstars alike. With the biggest contingent ever, India went to the Paris Olympics 2024 with the expectation of touching the double-digit medal tally for the first time. However, the India Olympics contingent could only grab 6 medals, 5 bronze medals and 1 silver medal.

Jay Shah is revolutionizing Indian cricket! 🏏

From bringing cricket back to the 2028 Olympics after 128 years to securing its inclusion in the Commonwealth & Asian Games, his efforts are unmatched. With record-breaking sponsorship deals and increased prize money for domestic… pic.twitter.com/boI7IpDKkP

— Sagar Khandelwal (@Khandelw13Sagar) August 27, 2024