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Xtra Time Web Desk: Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah met Cindy Hook, CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG), on Thursday, December 12. The meeting took place in Brisbane ahead of the third Test between India and Australia, as Shah continues to champion cricket’s global growth and Olympic inclusion.

Shah, who officially assumed the ICC Chairmanship on December 1 after being elected unopposed, shared highlights of the meeting on his social media account. "Very exciting time ahead for Cricket’s involvement in the Olympics movement - a meeting with the @Brisbane_2032 organizing committee in Brisbane, Australia today,” he posted on X.

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Very exciting time ahead for Cricket’s involvement in the Olympics movement - a meeting with the @Brisbane_2032 organizing committee in Brisbane, Australia today.@ICC | @Olympics | @CricketAus | @BCCI | #brisbane2032 pic.twitter.com/JVyMbkCYrz

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 12, 2024

Cricket is set to make its long-awaited return to the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, marking its first appearance since the 1900 Paris Olympics — a gap of 128 years. Since taking over, Shah has reiterated his vision for cricket’s inclusion in major global events and emphasized its growth potential worldwide.

“This is an exciting time for the sport as we prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games and work to make cricket more inclusive and engaging for fans worldwide. Cricket holds immense potential globally, and I look forward to working closely with the ICC team and Member countries to seize these opportunities and take the sport to new heights,” Shah had said earlier in an official statement.

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While Shah has been proactive in his new role, the final schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains uncertain despite expectations of its release following his appointment. With the tournament approaching rapidly, questions persist regarding its finalization.

Shah, who previously served as BCCI Honorary Secretary since 2019, has been instrumental in strengthening domestic cricket and the women’s game in India.