Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) organised a special felicitation function for ICC Chairman Jay Shah at a gala evening in Mumbai on Saturday. The ceremony was organised before the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting, which is slated to be held on September 28. In the last ten years, Jay Shah has been a major factor in the development of cricket in India and across the globe. His leadership has strengthened the domestic cricket system, brought revolutions in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and has reformed multiple things to enhance women's cricket. With Shah's leadership, women's cricket has reached to the great heights. Women cricketers have been rewarded with significantly increased prize money for tournaments, and they have received the respect and equality they deserve. The changes have encouraged players and inspired many young girls in India to play cricket professionally. Also Read | RCB Win Buzz After Jay Shah Reaches Team Hotel Before Final ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 - A Key Milestone The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, starting from September 30 in India, will be an historic event of cricket. It will witness greater international participation, broader television reach, and the biggest prize money ever in women's cricket. These enhancements are a clear example of the changes and efforts spearheaded by Jay Shah during the past few years. Addressing the ceremony, MCA President Ajinkya Naik stated: "Jay Shah's commitment to empowering cricket at every level has been extraordinary. His reforms, especially for women's cricket, have created opportunities and inspired millions worldwide. As we step into the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, it is only fitting that we celebrate his leadership and vision that continue to transform the game." The MCA's recognition demonstrates the cricket fraternity's appreciation of the work done by Shah towards promoting the game both within and outside the country. Be it facilitating grassroots development or improving professional leagues and establishing parity for women's cricket, his work has left its mark on the game. As the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, India is about to experience one of the most competitively contested and highly viewed editions of the tournament. Shah's leadership guarantees that men's and women's cricket keep developing to even greater heights.