NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary,
Jay Shah
, visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York. This visit comes as the
BCCI
top brass are in the United States to support
Team India
’s ongoing T20 World Cup campaign.
The NFL, a league with a rich history spanning over a century, is renowned globally, culminating in the highly anticipated
Super Bowl
.
The IPL, though much younger at 16 years old, has rapidly ascended in terms of revenue and popularity, tapping into the vast Indian market with broader global prospects on the horizon.
In a video shared by the BCCI on social media, Jay Shah presented a customized NFL helmet featuring the BCCI's logo and a Team India jersey to NFL commissioner
Roger Goodell
. In return, Shah received a trademark NFL ball. The visit included discussions with Goodell’s associates at the NFL headquarters.
"BCCI Honorary Secretary, Mr. @JayShah, visited the @NFL headquarters in New York to meet with Commissioner Mr. Roger Goodell and his distinguished team. This introductory meeting focused on sharing best practices, exchanging ideas, and elevating fan engagement and experiences," read the BCCI's caption accompanying the video.
The 2024 NFL season is set to begin on September 5, with the playoffs starting on January 11, 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning Super Bowl champions, having defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the previous season.
This exchange marks a significant step in the potential global expansion and mutual learning between two of the world's most popular sports leagues.
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