The outgoing BCCI secretary Jay Shah took charge as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, becoming the fifth Indian to head the global body.

36-year-old Shah, who has been the secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the last five years, was the unanimous choice of ICC’s Board of Directors and succeeds New Zealand attorney Greg Barclay.

In his inaugural statement as ICC Chair, Jay Shah outlined his vision, focusing on leveraging cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games as a transformational opportunity and prioritising the growth of the women’s game.