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ICC Chairman Jay Shah felicitates Lionel Messi ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Shah felicitated Messi with a Team India jersey, a signed cricket bat, and an invitational ticket to India’s opening match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Argentina and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with his Inter Miami teammates Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez pose with ICC Chairman Jay Shah at the stadium during his tour of India. Reuters

FirstCricket Staff|Dec 15, 2025, 19:39:48 IST

In a landmark moment for global sport, ICC Chairman Jay Shah met football legend Lionel Messi during his India Tour in New Delhi on Monday — marking a rare and symbolic crossover between two of the world’s most followed sporting cultures.

The gesture reflects Shah’s vision to expand cricket’s global footprint and engage audiences beyond traditional boundaries, underscoring the sport’s growing confidence in building cultural connections across disciplines.

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