Shah’s selection as chairman was unanimous by the ICC’s Board of Directors, and he replaces Greg Barclay, the New Zealand lawyer, who decided not to seek a third consecutive term.

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Jay Shah assumed charge as times when Pakistan and India cricketing boards row over Champions Trophy 2024 venue is at its peak Both Pakistan its stance is clear about not accepting a hybrid model. On the other hand, BCCI declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025.

The International Cricket Council are yet to reach a decision over the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy following a meeting on Friday.

The India-Pakistan clash in cricket remains a global spectacle and is one of the main sources of revenue not just for broadcasters but also for ICC. However, the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy faces uncertainty as India has refused to travel to Pakistan,

The deadlock surrounding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan persists, with the ICC yet to reach a decision after a brief virtual meeting. The PCB remains firm on hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan,

The ICC board meeting to discuss 2025 Champions Trophy ended without a decision on the tournament's hosting. Reports indicate that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remained adamant in opposing a hybrid model,

The ICC board meeting for Champions Trophy 2025's future has been postponed and PCB are still adamant on their stance of hosting the tournament in Pakistan.