Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York with the BCCI saying the move was aimed at "fostering international sporting collaborations." (More Sports News)
BCCI secretary Shah is in the United S🌌tates for the ongoing T20 Worl♛d Cup.
The BC𓆏CI organises the IPL that has become the world's second-richest sports league in terms of per match value, behind USA's National Football Le♕ague.
Since its maiden season in 2008, the IPL and T20 cricket have grown exponentially.
During the visit, the BCCI said Shah held "productive discussions" with NFL Commissioner Roꦰger Goodell and his team, focusing on sharing best practices, exchanging innovative ideas, and enhancing fan engagement and experiences.
Shah presented a custo🐻mised helmet adorned with the BCCI logo and a Team India jersey to Com𓂃missioner Goodell.
In a gesture symbolizing🦄 the collab💧oration, Shah received a trademark NFL ball in return.
According to the BCCI, the exchange underscores the deepening relationship and shared vision between cricket and Ameriཧcan Football, two of the world's most popular spor﷽ts.
"This historic interaction between the BCCI and the NFL paves the way for innovative ideas and opportunities, marking a significant milestone in the cross-cultural🐈 sporting dialogue between India and the United State🧸s," the BCCI said in conclusion.
