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Key facts
- Profession
- Businessman & Cricket Administrator
- Language
- HINDI
About Jay Shah
Public Figure
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Who is jay shah?
Jay Amitbhai Shah (born 22 September 1988) is an Indian cricket administrator and businessman, currently serving as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since December 2024. He served as the President of the Asian Cricket Council, confirming his status as a prominent figure in international cricket administration.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Jay Amitbhai Shah |
| Nick Name | Puppa |
| Profession | Businessman & Cricket Administrator |
| Date Of Birth | 22 September 1988 |
| Place Of Birth | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Age (as of 2025) | 36 years |
| Father | Amit Shah |
| Mother | Sonal Shah |
| Spouse | Rishita Patel |
| Education | B. Tech |
| Organization | Asian Cricket Council, Indian Cricket Administrator |
| Kown For | Global Cricket Governance |
| Residence | Juhu, Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Height | 5’ 6” |
| Weight | N/A |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Appearance
Jay Shah is known as one of the most significant individuals in the world of cricket, he is 5’ ft6”tall by his prominent personality.
Family, affairs and more
| Father | Amit Shah |
| Mother | Sonal Shah |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Spouse | Rishita Patel |
| Children | Rudri |
Career
Jay Shah, an important cricket administrator, began his career with the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), ascending to the position of the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and currently holds the title of the youngest chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Education
| Graduation | B. Tech |
| College | Nirma University in Ahmedabad. |
Achievements
Under the leadership of Jay Shah, the Indian Premier League (IPL) obtained a record-breaking broadcast rights agreement, establishing itself as the second most valuable sporting league worldwide in terms of per-match valuation. He played a key role in establishing the Women's Premier League (WPL), which has transformed women's cricket.
money factor
Net Worth: Rs 124 Crore
Salary: ₹84,000 Per Day
Trivia and Facts
- Jay Shah, son of India's Home Minister and prominent BJP figure Amit Shah, serves as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and holds the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council.
- Jay Shah claimed to pursue a career in cricket during his younger years, for which he briefly took professional instruction under former Gujarat Cricket Team coach Jayendra Sehgal.
- Learning his father's career as a stockbroker before entering politics, Jay Shah established a trading company named Temple Enterprises Pvt Ltd in 2004.
- In 2009, Jay Shah entered cricket administration by becoming a council member of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). He was appointed as the joint secretary of GCI in 2013. The most notable project he led during his service as the GCA chairman was the development of the world's largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium.