Jai Shah's Shocking Entry as ICC Chairman at Maha Kumbh Mela

Jai Shah, ICC Chairman and former BCCI Secretary, arrived in Prayagraj with his family to participate in the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. Shah, who has brought historic changes with his powerful role in the cricket world, now sees his participation in the Maha Kumbh Mela as an important opportunity to connect with Indian traditions. After receiving a grand welcome at Prayagraj airport, he later visited the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya and received blessings from the saints while dressed in traditional Indian attire.

36-year-old Jai Shah began his duties as ICC Chairman on December 1, 2023. The Maha Kumbh Mela is renowned as the largest religious gathering in the world. This festival, which occurs once every 12 years, will take place from January 13 to February 26, 2025. People from all around the world will participate in spiritual and cultural events during this period. As ICC Chairman, Shah has brought significant changes in Indian cricket administration. During his tenure as BCCI Secretary, he transformed the Indian cricket team into the world’s largest cricket board.

Under Shah’s guidance, BCCI has become the highest-earning cricket board in the world. He is also working diligently to bring cricket back to the Olympics in 2032. There is a possibility that cricket will rejoin the Olympic Games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This effort is generating excitement among cricket fans globally. Shah, who began his journey with the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) in 2009, brought about significant changes in cricket infrastructure and financial management during his tenure as BCCI Secretary. Now, his leadership continues to help the cricket world gain even more recognition. With determination, Jai Shah is making powerful efforts to develop cricket worldwide and expand this wonderful sport even further.

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