International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah lately met FIFA president Gianni Infantino through the 144th IOC Session at Costa Navarino in Greece.
Mr. Infantino, who heads soccer’s world international governing physique, posted in regards to the assembly on Instagram.
“It was my pleasure to meet ICC Chair and a fantastic administrator Jay Shah! Having visited India, including during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, I’m aware of the incredible passion the people there have for cricket and the outstanding work Jay Shah has done to further grow the game,” Mr. Infantino wrote.
“I wish you the very best in your mission and look forward to working together and collaborating to make cricket even more global,” he added.
In January, Mr. Shah, the previous BCCI secretary, met with outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland, to debate key initiatives for cricket’s inclusion within the LA 2028 Olympics and past, specializing in collaboration and selling Olympic values.
Kirsty Coventry will succeed Bach, whose 12-year tenure will formally finish on June 23, 2025.
Published – March 26, 2025 03:50 am IST
