Jay Shah features eleven times in ICC’s 45-second WTC final video; Journalists, fans react
New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing criticism over a recent 45-second video celebrating South Africa’s World Test Championship (WTC) final victory over Australia at Lord’s for prominently featuring ICC chairman Jay Shah multiple times.
The video, shared on ICC’s official X account, was intended to mark South Africa’s historic victory. However, the montage included Jay Shah in at least 11 different frames, drawing widespread reactions across social media.
The clip opens with a wide-angle view of the Lord’s balcony, with Shah appearing as early as the second cut. Critics argued the video placed disproportionate focus on the ICC chairman rather than the players or key moments of the match.
“Hey @grok, how many runs and wickets did Jay Shah get in the WTC?” a journalist commented while sharing the video. Another wrote, “Didn’t realise the ICC final was Jay Shah vs Jay Shah. This video montage looks like it’s been compiled by the Jay Shah appreciation society (which has one member).”
Fans also chimed in. “Who said India didn’t play the final?” one user joked, while another remarked, “Blink and you’ll miss Pat Cummins. Jay Shah, on the other hand…” Cartoonist Satish Acharya, known for the sharp political commentary, wrote, “It’s funny how the ICC added more glimpses of Jay Shah than of the WTC-winning captain, Temba Bavuma.”
Following the backlash, the ICC reportedly deleted the original post and re-uploaded the same video — a move seen by many as an attempt to minimise visible negative comments.
“After the backslash against Jay Shah, the ICC deleted the previous tweet to get rid of negative tweets/comments against him and reshared the exact same video again,” wrote Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of the fact-checking website AltNews, on X.
Meanwhile, South Africa defeated Australia in the WTC final to break their long-standing “chokers” tag. Led by Temba Bavuma, the team clinched their first ICC title in over two decades, marking a milestone moment in the nation’s cricketing history.
hey @grok how many runs and wickets did Jay Shah get in the WTC? https://t.co/K2idUQ1aHu
— Andrew Fidel Fernando (@afidelf) June 16, 2025
Did you see the ICC video??
— Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) June 16, 2025
Meant to be celebrating the WTC final - but instead has 11 shots of Jay Shah in it.
It’s so weird! It’s hilarious! #WTC2025 pic.twitter.com/W0baOiZXdJ
It's funny how ICC added more glimpses of Jay Shah than the WTC winning skipper Bavuma in this video! 🥴https://t.co/aY4tHmffqN
— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) June 17, 2025
After the backslash against Jay Shah, @ICC deleted the previous tweet to get rid of negative tweets/comments against him and reshared the exact same video again. 🤡 https://t.co/PQAd7fLdEd
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) June 17, 2025
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
