Jay Shah Honoured with Special Recognition Game Changer Award at Sportstar Aces Awards 2025

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Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), was honoured with the Special Recognition Game Changer Award at the prestigious Sportstar Aces Awards 2025. The award recognizes Shah’s transformative contributions to Indian and global cricket, acknowledging his role in revolutionizing the sport through progressive initiatives.

The award was presented to Jay Shah by legendary chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand at a grand ceremony held at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

Jay Shah’s Leadership and Vision

From serving as the BCCI Secretary to becoming the youngest-ever ICC Chairman, Jay Shah has played a crucial role in shaping cricket’s modern landscape. His tenure has seen landmark developments, including:

Pay Parity – Ensuring equal match fees for India’s men’s and women’s teams.
Launch of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) – Creating a global platform for women’s cricket.
National Cricket Academy’s Centre of Excellence – Strengthening grassroots and elite player development.

Under his leadership, cricket has taken major strides towards inclusivity and expansion, ensuring the sport reaches new heights globally.

A Recognition of Transformational Change

The Special Recognition Game Changer Award is a testament to Shah’s continuous efforts in modernizing the game, fostering gender equality, and enhancing cricket’s global footprint.

With Indian cricket flourishing under his leadership and major reforms taking shape worldwide, Jay Shah’s impact on the sport is set to leave a lasting legacy.

Ashvin Mishra
Ashvin Mishra
I am Ashvin Mishra a passionate sports journalist with extensive experience in providing insightful coverage, exclusive interviews, and engaging live shows across a diverse range of sports. My journey in sports journalism has allowed me to cover some of the most prestigious events, including the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, ICC T20 World Cup 2024, IPL, and WPL. I specialize in bringing fans closer to the action in sports such as cricket, hockey, football, kabaddi, tennis, badminton, handball, basketball, and golf. My mission is to deliver the latest updates, in-depth analysis, and behind-the-scenes content to sports enthusiasts worldwide.

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