Jay Shah Honored with Icon of Excellence Award at FILA 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Award | Icon of Excellence Award (Forbes India Leadership Award 2025) |
| Recipient | Jay Shah (Chairman of ICC) |
| Reason for Award | Contributions to cricket administration, innovation, and inclusivity |
| Youngest ICC Chairman | Became ICC chairman at 36 years old |
| Key Achievements | - Expanded cricket globally- Ensured financial stability- Introduced reforms benefiting players, stakeholders, and fans |
| Journey from BCCI to ICC | - Served as BCCI Secretary- Launched Women's Premier League (WPL)- Implemented pay parity for men and women cricketers- Strengthened domestic cricket infrastructure- Modernized National Cricket Academy (NCA) |
| Award Ceremony | Held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai |
| Presented By | - Harsh Mariwala (Chairman, Marico Limited)- KVS Manian (MD & CEO, Federal Bank) |
| Major Reforms Under Leadership | - Equal pay for men and women cricketers- Successful launch of WPL- National Cricket Academy's Centre of Excellence- Increased pensions for former players |