{"id":6931,"date":"2026-02-25T16:24:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crickethofmuseum.org\/?p=6931"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:30:40","slug":"ajith-bhaskar-shetty-nominated-to-class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crickethofmuseum.org\/hi\/2026\/02\/25\/ajith-bhaskar-shetty-nominated-to-class-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0905\u091c\u093f\u0924 \u092d\u093e\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0930 \u0936\u0947\u091f\u094d\u091f\u0940 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u093e\u0938 \u0911\u092b 2026 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0928\u093e\u092e\u093e\u0902\u0915\u093f\u0924"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Ajith Bhaskar Shetty\u00a0<\/strong>is a prominent cricket administrator based in New York, deeply committed to promoting and developing the sport across the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Mysore, India, Ajith earned his degree in Computer Science from AIT University before moving to New York in 2006. His early years in Chikmagalur and professional experience in Bangalore nurtured both his technical foundation and his lifelong passion for cricket. A dedicated all-rounder, he played competitive cricket for over 25 years before transitioning into leadership and development roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cricket Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ajith served on the USA Cricket Board of Directors from 2018 to 2022, where he co-chaired the Cricket Committee and played a key role in securing ODI status for the organization in 2019. He also chaired the Strategy and Membership Committees, leading a major membership expansion from 700 to more than 20,000 members nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>In New York, Ajith is the president of the Commonwealth Cricket League\u2014the state\u2019s largest cricket league, with over 2,000 active players \u2014 and the New York Tennis Ball Cricket League (NYTBCL). He is also the founder of the NY Tennis Ball Cricket League, which started with 24 competitive teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ajith has played an instrumental role in advocating for new cricket infrastructure, including the establishment of two pitches at Eisenhower Park, and supported New York\u2019s first Cricket Bill in partnership with Senator Kevin Thomas. He is passionate about youth development and has organized numerous coaching camps, school cricket programs (including at Hicksville High School), and teacher training sessions.<\/p>\n<p>He has been awarded by the State, city, and county for his leadership and for community services.<\/p>\n<p>Ajith has served as a liaison for ICC \u00a0and led the Anthem Kids segment during the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. 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