Jay Shah mourns former Afghan quick Zadran’s death
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has paid tribute to former Afghanistan quick Shapoor Zadran, remembering him as one of the players who helped shape Afghanistan's rise in international cricket.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has paid tribute to former Afghanistan quick Shapoor Zadran, remembering him as one of the players who helped shape Afghanistan's rise in international cricket.
India celebrated International Olympic Day 2026 with rallies, athlete participation and messages from ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighting sport's role in promoting fitness, inclusion and national development.
According to a statement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, with both sides reviewing the progress made in the ongoing governance transition process.
The ICC suspended Cricket Canada over governance breaches and approved several key decisions, including moving the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to February.
A new chapter for cricket in the United States began on Wednesday, as the groundbreaking ceremony for the Knight Riders Cricket Ground was held in Pomona, California, with ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta describing the venue as “cricket’s home for LA28.” The venue is expected to play a key role in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where cricket will return after 128 years.
Kirti Azad raised concerns over the move, stating that sports and sportspersons should remain above religion or caste.
India sealed their second successive T20 World Cup crown, and third overall, with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
After the victory, the players expressed a desire to meet Shah and acknowledge the role his leadership played in strengthening cricket in the region during his tenure as secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as "joyous moments at Edens".
In addition, the BCCI has also committed to providing accommodation for home and visiting sides during bilateral series hosted in India.
