Jay Shah: Youngest ICC Chairman To Take Office

Producer: Peuli Bakshi

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[{"selector":"#anim-d4f45857-6e0d-4cf7-b317-5bc1cc328b1c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.047456660677863%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a0e5784-ba19-425d-b6a1-1f05b4afc65b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":400,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The announcement of the office takeover was made by the global cricket body on Tuesday (August 27).

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Jay Shah: Youngest ICC Chairman To Take Office

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