Jay Shah pays tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina retirement
ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulates Lionel Messi on his international retirement after 207 caps and 125 goals for Argentina.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following his retirement from Argentina duty. Shah congratulated the Argentine forward on his international journey that spanned 207 caps and 125 goals.
Messi retired after the death of his father Jorge Messi on August 8. The footballer had already drafted his farewell letter two days after the World Cup final.
Shah's tribute from cricket's governing body highlights the cross-sport recognition of Messi's achievements. The Argentine finished as his country's all-time leading scorer and placed second behind Kylian Mbappe in World Cup goals.
CricHubb Take
Shah's tribute demonstrates how individual sporting achievements transcend their original discipline. When cricket's governing body acknowledges a footballer's career, it signals recognition that excellence in one sport contributes to broader athletic culture across formats and codes.