Jai Shah has recently started his new innings. Jay Shah has started his tenure as ICC President. He is the 5th Indian to hold this chair of ICC. Meanwhile, Asian Cricket Council has got a new president. Till now Jai Shah was on this post. Recently, Jay Shah had vacated the post as the President of Asian Cricket Council after three terms. Now a veteran from Sri Lanka has taken his place.

Shammi became the new president in place of Jai Shah.

Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva has taken over as the President of the Asian Cricket Council, replacing India's Jay Shah. This will not be Silva's first role at the ACC, he has previously served as chairman of the organization's Finance and Marketing Committee. Let us tell you, Pakistan Cricket Board President Mohsin Naqvi was also considered a big contender to take over this post, but this has not happened. This means that now every major decision related to Asia cricket will be taken by Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva.

Shammi Silva's first statement after becoming ACC President

Shammi Silva on becoming the President of the Asian Cricket Council said, 'It is a great honor to lead the Asian Cricket Council. Cricket is the heartbeat of Asia, and I look forward to working closely with all member states to elevate the game, provide opportunities to emerging talent and strengthen the bonds that unite us. Let us tell you, Silva's tenure begins at a crucial time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup and attempting to strengthen Asia's position as a powerhouse in global cricket.

On behalf of ACC, Silva also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Shah for his leadership and significant contributions during his tenure. Shammi Silva said, 'Under Shah's leadership, ACC has achieved remarkable achievements, including successfully securing the highest price for its commercial rights to the ACC Asia Cup tournament for 2024-31, the introduction of a new pathway event structure and the development of cricket Involves continuous development.