NEW DELHI: There seems to be no progress in the Champions Trophy deadlock as the meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which was supposed to take place today in Dubai, has been postponed again. It is understood that it will be reconvened in the coming days.
Even the last virtual meeting of the Board lasted less than 20 minutes and there has been no substantial progress on the Champions Trophy matter since then. Newly elected Chair Jay Shah was at the Dubai headquarters of the global cricket body today and met the staff, Board and also the media rights partners who were in attendance for the annual broadcast workshop.
On his first day at the ICC office, Shah thanked the Board members, the entire ICC staff and assured to elevate cricket to unprecedented heights.
"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the ICC Board members, the ICC team, and everyone who contributed to making my first day at the ICC Headquarters as Chair a truly memorable experience. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with my colleagues on the ICC Board, where we discussed the initial roadmap and strategies to shape the future of this incredible sport.
"I was equally delighted to meet with the dedicated ICC team working tirelessly behind the scenes to propel cricket forward. Their passion and shared belief in the sport's immense potential are truly inspiring, as is their enthusiasm for the exciting opportunities ahead.
"Today has been both productive and inspiring. While I am encouraged by what I have seen, I recognise that this is just the beginning. The hard work to elevate cricket to unprecedented heights starts now, and I am confident that together, we will deliver on this vision," Shah was quoted in the ICC media release.
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