Leadership Changes in Asian Cricket Council: Jay Shah Moves to ICC
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Rajeev Shukla Replaces Jay Shah in ACC Leadership |
| Jay Shah's Role | Stepped down as ACC President after three consecutive terms; elected unopposed as ICC Chairman on December 1, 2024. |
| New ACC Leadership | Shammi Silva (Sri Lanka Cricket Board chief) appointed as new ACC President; Rajeev Shukla represents BCCI on the ACC Board; Ashish Shelar also appointed to a key ACC position. |
| Rajeev Shukla's Role | Expected to play a major role in ACC's decision-making; recently attended the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore as BCCI's representative. |
| India-Pakistan Series | Resumption of bilateral cricket depends on the Government of India's decision; BCCI policy prefers matches on home soil, not neutral venues. |
| Asia Cup 2025 | Scheduled for September 2025 in the UAE; to be played in T20 format as preparation for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. |