Rishita Patel is a homemaker who is known for being the wife of Jay Shah. Jay Shah is the son of Amit Shah, the Minister of Home Affairs. Jay is also a businessman and a secretary for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). And has become the Chairman of ICC in December 2024. He holds other notable positions too. In this article, we will examine Rishita Patel, her relationship with her husband, Jay Shah’s career, and more.
Rishita Patel Bio
Rishita Patel is married to Jay Shah. There is very little information about her date of birth, but she was born in the late 1980s and is around 34 years old. Even though her husband is a public figure, Rishita maintains a low public profile. She chooses to focus on her family life and raising her three children. Together, they have two daughters and a baby boy.
| Detail | Information |
| Age | 34 (Approximately) |
| Year Of Birth | 1980s (Approximately) |
| Famous for | Being the wife of Jay Shah |
Rishita Patel and Jay Shah
Rishita met Jay Shah at Nirma University in Ahmedabad during their College days. Jay Shah was born on 22nd September 1988. Their college years lay the foundation of their relationship and their future together. It initially started with small conversations that later became a love story. Jay Shah has a B.Tech degree.
Rishita Patel Parent and Family
Her father is Gunwanthbhai and is a businessman. Her mother is a homemaker. Both her parents were instrumental in shaping her personality and taught her about resilience and strong family values. Rishita Patel and Jay Shah lives with their two daughters, the first one, Rudri, born in April 2017, second one’s name is unknown, born in May 2020 and their son born in November 2024,
Rishita Patel Career
She is a homemaker. She chose to focus on her family and take care of her home so that her husband could focus on his career.
Jay Shah Career
He is the youngest Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) at the age of 36. As the chairman of ICC, he is instrumental in bringing cricket to the Olympics in the 2028 Los Angeles games. Cricket has become a part of the Olympics. T20 cricket will be a part of the 2028 Olympics. His goal is to increase cricket’s reach across the globe.
Since 2009, he has held several different positions. In 2009, he was a part of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This was followed by being a part of the Asia Cricket Council. Currently, he is a member of the International Cricket Council.
Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA)
In September 2013, he became the joint secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA). As the secretary of GCA, he oversaw the construction of the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. His father was also involved in the construction of this stadium.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
In 2015, he became a member of finance and marketing committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and a few months later he became the secretary of BCCI. This was a significant milestone for him as he was one of the youngest of the five office bearers. In 2022, he was re-elected as Secretary of the BCCI.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Under Shah’s leadership, IPL became the second most valued sports league in the world. He was instrumental in selling 5-year media rights for the league for a record-breaking amount of Rs 48,390 crore.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC)
The Asian Cricket Council in January 2021 made Shah as President. In 2024, he got re-elect for the same position. The next president was supposed to be chosen from Sri Lanka, however the chief of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva proposed Shah’s extension. This proposal was accepted by other members.
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Jay Shah is the current Chairman of the ICC. He has held various positions at the ICC including –
- Representative for future CEC meetings of the International Cricket Council,
- ICC Board Member Representative,
- Head of ICC’s all-powerful Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee at the board meeting in November 2022.
Rishita Patel Net Worth
Rishita Patel’s net worth is directly link to her husband’s net worth. Her Husband’s worth is around Rs 124-150 crores. This net worth comes from the various positions he has held so far. Despite being India’s one of the wealthiest families, they live a very simple and low profile life.
Rishita Patel’s Social Media Presence
Rishita is a private individual and keeps her social media presence limited. In terms of social media, she only has an Instagram account, which she has kept private. Her Instagram handle is @rishitagpatel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. Rishita has completed her graduation from Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,, however, there is no information with regard to her specialization during her graduation.
Ans. Her father is a businessman named Gunvant bhai. Her mother is a homemaker.
Ans. Her Instagram handle is @rishitagpatel and is a private account.
