ICC Chairman Jay Shah [X.com]
Jay Shah, is not just a name, it is one of the biggest entities in modern world cricket. The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the son of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, is a prominent figure in the Indian cricket administration who become the youngest ICC chairman.
In October 2019, Jay Shah was elected Secretary of the BCCI, making him one of the youngest to hold this position in the organisation's history. Furthermore, in 2021, Shah was also appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). After completing his tenure at the ACC, Shah was elected as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since December 2024, further consolidating his influence in the sport beyond India.
Let's take a look at Jay Shah's net worth in 2025.
Jay Shah's Net Worth 2025
Jay Shah has a net worth of 124 crores [X.com]
As per reports from Times Now, Jay Shah's net worth is estimated to be around Rs 124 crores ($15 million USD approximately). Shah is one of the youngest millionaires amongst cricket administrators and has accumulated loads of financial wealth from different sources in the past decade.
For someone who has been in the cricket administrator industry for over a decade, Jay Amitbhai Shah is not only one of the most powerful but also one of the most wealthy people. Additionally, the political ties with the central government also helps the Shah in his investments and business ventures to an extent.
Jay Shah's Salary
Jay Shah the former BCCI Secretary [X.com]
Jay Shah's ICC Salary
Jay Shah, succeeding Greg Barcley, officially assumed the ICC head office on December 1, 2024. As the ICC Chairman, Jay Shah doesn’t receive a regular salary. Instead the board allots various allowances and benefits to its high-ranking officials.
These include compensations for International Meetings/Tours (Rs 84,000/approximately $1,000 per day), Domestic Meetings (Rs 40,000 per day), with business class travel, Work-Related Travel (Non-Meetings) (Rs 30,000 per day within India), and Accommodations covered by the ICC, often in luxury hotel suites.
Jay Shah's BCCI Salary
Jay Shah did not draw a fixed salary from the BCCI during his tenure as secretary. Instead, he was paid a daily allowance from Rs 40,000 to 80,000, depending on the nature of his meeting. The BCCI also covered Shah's travel and stay expenses.
Jay Shah's primary source of income is through investment dividends. He is the director of Temple Enterprise, a company involved in commodities trading. In addition to this, Shah also owns a 60% stake in Kusum Finserve, a company based in Gujarat, and enjoys the profit generated from it.
Jay Shah's House
Jay Shah, son of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah, is known to reside in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where his family has deep roots. Given his position in cricket administration, Jay Shah likely divides his time between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, where the BCCI headquarters are located. However, the exact details and value of his residence are yet unknown.
Jay Shah Car Collection
Jay Shah Car Collection (X.com)
As someone who holds significant roles in both business and sports administration, Jay Shah owns multiple luxury cars. All his vehicles offer a combination of luxury, space, and off-road capability, along with enhanced security features.
Jay Shah's Cars
Jay Shah's luxurious car collection includes
- Lamborghini Aventador (Rs 5.62 Crores),
- Rolls Royce Phantom (Rs 9.50 Crores)
- Ferrari 488 (Rs 4.40 cr), and
- Bentley Mulsanne (Rs 5.56 cr).
FAQs - Jay Shah's Net Worth
Q.1. What is the net worth of Jay Shah?
Ans. The estimated net worth of ICC Chairman Jay Shah is INR 125 Crores. This includes earnings from his roles in cricket administration, business ventures, and other investments.
Q.2. Does an ICC chairman get a salary?
Ans. Like BCCI, the ICC doesn’t offer a fixed or regular salary to its high-ranking officials. However, various allowances and benefits are given to them.
Q.3. Is BCCI richer than ICC?
Ans. Yes, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with an estimated net worth of $2.25 billion (INR 18,700 crore), is significantly wealthier than the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Q.4. Who replaced Jay Shah in BCCI?
Ans. After Jay Shah’s appointment as the ICC Chairman, Mr. Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer, replaced him as the secretary of Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).