Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) Hon. Secretary Jay Shah will continue at the helm of affairs as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the third year in a row. The same comes at the backdrop of his extension that was proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva for the second year in a row and was his candidature found support by all the members of the ACC at its Annual General Meeting in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday 31st January, 2024. Shah took over the reins of the ACC in January 2021 from  Nazmul Hassan, President, Bangladesh Cricket Board making him the youngest administrator (at 32) to be re-appointed as the ACC President.

Under his visionary leadership, the ACC has achieved significant progress in promoting and developing cricket across the Asian region. Notably, the ACC successfully organized the Asia Cup in T20 format in 2022 and in ODI format in 2023, showcasing Asia's capability in hosting premier cricket events. In addition to hosting flagship events, Shah's tenure has seen the ACC actively promoting cricket in various regions, including across emerging cricketing nations, across the continent which includes inducting Japan Cricket Association (Japan) and Persutan Cricket Indonesia (Indonesia) in to its fold on a permanent basis in addition to also accepting Tajikistan Cricket Federation (Tajikistan) on provisional basis in the current AGM, pending a successful site visit conducted by ACC officials, after which their Membership would then be accepted as permanent.

SLC President, Shammi Silva, on the occasion said: "Under Mr. Shah's guidance, the ACC has been instrumental in unearthing and promoting new talent in cricketing powerhouses like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Also encouraging is the fact that, Jay has a proven record of boosting finances through commercial and broadcast deals and channelizing the finances to the grassroots level, uplifting the associate members”

Pankaj Khimji, Chairman of Oman Cricket and Vice President of the ACC, extended his congratulations and stated, “I’ve worked closely with Mr. Jay Shah for a considerable time and know first-hand of his passion and enthusiasm towards cricket administration. He is a young and dynamic leader with a clear vision and roadmap. Today, thanks to him, stakeholders see immense value in investing in tournaments that the ACC conducts”.

Nazmul Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board and an Executive Board Member of the ACC, welcomed the reappointment of Jay Shah and added, “I offer my best wishes to Jay Shah and am grateful to all the members of the ACC for unanimously voting to extend his term. Mr. Shah deserves appreciation for elevating the Asia Cup to the level it truly deserves. I am fully confident that cricket in Asia will continue to prosper under his dynamism”.

Expressing his gratitude, Jay Shah said, "I am grateful to the ACC Board for their continued trust. We must remain committed to ensuring the all-round development of the sport with a special focus on regions where it is still in its infancy. The ACC is committed to nurturing cricket across Asia."

The AGM as such saw record attendance from member nations across the Asian region whose national cricketing boards members also deliberated and approved various financial and operational decisions of the governing body of the game in Asia.