12 months ago
Legendary Indian Cricketer Likely to Become BCCI President
The BCCI, India's cricket board, is looking for a new president since the current president, Roger Binny, reached the age limit.
A famous Indian cricketer might take over.
Rajeev Shukla is currently acting president.
Elections for president, secretary, vice president, and IPL chairman will be held soon.
Rakesh Tiwari is a potential candidate for vice president.
This follows a trend of athletes in leadership roles.
The board is set to hold the official elections during the upcoming AGM.
Roger Binny stepped down as BCCI President due to age limit.
A legendary Indian cricketer is likely to be appointed as the next president.
Rajeev Shukla is currently acting as president.
Elections for key positions will be held at the AGM in the last week of September.
Rakesh Tiwari may become the BCCI vice-president.
- Who
- BCCI, Roger Binny, Rajeev Shukla, Rakesh Tiwari, legendary Indian cricketer
- What
- Election of new BCCI President and other positions
- Where
- N/A
- When
- Last week of September (AGM)
- Why
- Roger Binny reached age limit and potential leadership shifts
Key facts
- Outgoing President
- Roger Binny
- Acting President
- Rajeev Shukla
- Potential President
- Legendary Indian cricketer
- AGM Date
- Last week of September
- Age Limit
- 70 years
- Potential VP
- Rakesh Tiwari
Timeline
Team selection faced hurdles from player performance and injuries.
Selectors decided on the Asia Cup squad amidst challenges.
Then, the BCCI extended Ajit Agarkar's contract.
In response, the board announced openings for new selectors.
Finally, new leaders, including an IPL chairman, will be elected in September.
Quotes
A source close to the proceedings
An anonymous source
“There is a feeling among important stakeholders that a cricketer of distinction should always be elected as president. Sourav Ganguly was a decorated India skipper and Roger Binny India’s first World Cup-winning hero. However, how many such cricketers of repute would be interested in taking up an honorary top job is a big question”
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