The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a special general meeting on January 12 to elect a new secretary and treasurer. This follows Jay Shah's recent appointment as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1. Shah, who has a rich history in cricket administration, began his career with the Gujarat Cricket Association in 2009 and played a key role in developing the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under his leadership, India successfully hosted the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
In a significant move, the ICC, under Shah's chairmanship, resolved the hosting rights issue for the Champions Trophy 2025, deciding it will be held in Pakistan and another neutral venue. A hybrid model for ICC events from 2024 to 2027 was also approved, allowing matches between India and Pakistan to be played at neutral venues. This decision affects the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Meanwhile, Ashish Shelar, the former BCCI treasurer, has been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Maharashtra, representing the Mahayuti alliance.
BCCI stands for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is the main organization that manages cricket in India, like how a school principal manages a school.
Jay Shah is a person who used to be the secretary of the BCCI. Now, he has a new job as the chairman of the ICC, which is a big role in international cricket.
ICC stands for the International Cricket Council. It is like the head office for cricket around the world, making important decisions about how cricket is played globally.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is a very large cricket stadium located in Ahmedabad, India. It is named after the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
The Champions Trophy is a big cricket tournament where teams from different countries compete. The 2025 edition will be held in Pakistan and at a neutral venue, meaning a place that is not the home country of any team.
Ashish Shelar is a person who used to be the treasurer of the BCCI. He was recently elected as an MLA, which means he is now a member of the legislative assembly in Maharashtra, a state in India.
MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. It is a person who is elected by people to represent them in the government of a state in India, like Maharashtra.
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