Jay Shah : The ICC has recently elected BCCI Secretary Jay Shah as its Chairman. He will replace Greg Barclay and his tenure will start from December 1. Jay Shah holds the honorary position of BCCI Secretary, for which he does not receive a salary.
Now even after becoming the ICC Chairman, there will be no change in his salary, but he will become rich due to the allowances and facilities he gets. Know in this article, what changes have come in the salary, allowances and power of Jay Shah.
Jay Shah does not receive a regular salary as BCCI Secretary. Jay Shah holds an honorary position, devoid of any monthly salary. The same rule also applies to other top posts of BCCI like President, Vice President and Treasurer. However, all these officials get allowances and facilities for attending various meetings and events.
Allowances received by Jay Shah
Jay Shah gets paid around ₹ 84,000 per day for attending international cricket meetings or tours abroad.
He gets ₹ 40,000 daily for meetings in India.
Facility to travel in business class is provided.
Jay Shah’s power will also increase after he becomes ICC chairman. While his focus as BCCI secretary was on the development of Indian cricket, now his responsibilities include the responsibility of improving global cricket. He will have the right to voice his opinion on important ICC policies and decisions, which could change the future of cricket.
Jay Shah becoming ICC chairman is not only a big milestone in his career but also a proud moment for Indian cricket. There may not be a salary, but his control over allowances and decisions makes him a powerful person in global cricket.