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Jay Shah Honored with Outstanding Sports Contribution Award in Mumbai

ICC Chairman Jay Shah was presented with the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' by Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai. His leadership at the BCCI was marked by significant achievements, including World Cup victories and the historic launch of the Women's Premier League. Shah's tenure introduced bold reforms like pay equality and greater investment in women's cricket. Both the BCCI and ICC publicly congratulated him on receiving this prestigious honor.

Key Points: ICC Chairman Jay Shah Wins Outstanding Sports Award

  • Awarded at Indian Business Leader Awards
  • Tenure saw multiple World Cup wins
  • Championed pay equality & WPL
  • BCCI & ICC extended congratulations
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ICC chairman Jay Shah receives 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award'

ICC and BCCI Chairman Jay Shah receives the Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award, recognized for reforms and India's cricket successes.

"Mr Shah dedicates his award to the athletes who toil hard on the field every day - BCCI"

Mumbai, March 14

International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah receives the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' from Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai on Saturday.

Shah was the secretary of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) from October 2019 to December 2024 and has since taken over as the chairman of the ICC. During his tenure at the BCCI, India achieved remarkable success, claiming two U-19 Men's World Cups and two U-19 Women's World Cups.

The senior teams also shone, winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 title. Additionally, India finished as runners-up in two ICC World Test Championships and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

ICC and BCCI extended their wishes and congratulated Shah after he received the 'Outstanding Contribution in Sports Award' on Saturday.

"Honouring incredible contribution. Congratulations to former BCCI Secretary and ICC Chairman Mr.@JayShah on being conferred with the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award at the @CNBCTV18News Indian Business Leader Awards. Mr Shah dedicates his award to the athletes who toil hard on the field every day," BCCI wrote in an X post.

"Congratulations to our chairman @jayshah on winning this prestigious award following a hugely successful #t20worldCup," ICC wrote in an X post.

Shah's tenure at BCCI was marked by bold reforms, including the adoption of the idea of pay equality and enhanced professional leagues for women cricketers, as well as grassroots investment and civil visibility. This has now empowered Indian women cricketers to take up Cricket.

The launch of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2023 marked a seismic shift in the geography of Indian women's cricket. Inspired by the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the WPL has sculpted its own dynamic, marketable ecosystem, developed to elevate women cricketers and provide them with professional opportunities.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a fan of women's cricket, I have to give credit where it's due. The launch of WPL has been a game-changer. For the first time, my daughter talks about wanting to be a professional cricketer, not just a doctor or engineer. That's a real contribution.
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Rohit P
Congratulations to him. But let's be honest, the senior men's team also lost two WTC finals and the heartbreaking ODI World Cup final at home under this tenure. Awards are fine, but the ultimate trophy is what fans remember. Need to convert those finals into wins.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a sports administrator get a *Business* Leader award. It shows how much cricket, especially IPL and now WPL, is a business powerhouse in India. His role in that commercial success is probably a big part of this recognition.
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Karthik V
The focus on grassroots and structure is what will sustain Indian cricket's dominance. Winning junior world cups consistently means the pipeline is strong. That's a long-term vision, not just chasing senior team glory. Good work.
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Meera T
It's nice that he dedicated the award to the athletes. At the end of the day, a good administrator is one who creates the platform for players to succeed. The women's team and the U-19 kids have definitely gotten that platform. More power to them!

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