Archive · 18 Sep 2026
BCCI AGM May Debate Sports Act and Selector Tenure
The BCCI is holding its annual meeting on Friday.
Most of the meeting is expected to be routine.
However, two topics not listed on the main agenda could be discussed.
One topic concerns Ajit Agarkar’s position as chief selector.
The other concerns whether a sports law should regulate the BCCI.
The Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and state cricket associations to explain their views.
The BCCI says the law should not apply to it.
It also says it should not come under RTI because it does not receive government money.
The BCCI’s annual general meeting on Friday is expected to be routine, but two unlisted agenda items could prompt discussion.
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector may generate debate if the secretary permits it.
The Supreme Court has sought the BCCI’s and state associations’ positions on whether the National Sports Governance Act should apply to them.
The BCCI has consistently argued that the Act does not apply to the organization.
The BCCI also opposes RTI coverage, saying it receives no government funds and is not a public authority.
- Who
- The BCCI, its state associations, the Supreme Court, and Ajit Agarkar.
- What
- The BCCI AGM may discuss the National Sports Governance Act’s applicability and Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector.
- When
- The annual general meeting is scheduled for Friday; the Supreme Court’s request was made recently.
- Where
- At the BCCI annual general meeting; the venue is not specified.
- Why
- The Supreme Court sought clarification amid litigation involving state associations and questions about office-bearers’ service terms and the Act’s applicability.
BCCI’s Position
Regulatory Questions
Applicability of sports law
BCCI’s Position
The BCCI has consistently argued that the National Sports Governance Act does not apply to it.
Regulatory Questions
The Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and state associations why their office-bearers’ terms and service conditions should not be governed by the Act.
RTI coverage
BCCI’s Position
The BCCI does not want to come under RTI, saying it receives no government funds and therefore is not a public authority.
Regulatory Questions
The article notes that the issue remains relevant alongside questions about statutory regulation and recognition of national sports bodies.
- Event
- BCCI annual general meeting
- Expected timing
- Friday
- Potential agenda issue
- Whether the National Sports Governance Act applies to the BCCI
- BCCI position
- The Act does not apply to the organization
- Supreme Court action
- Asked the BCCI and state associations to clarify their positions
- Other possible discussion
- Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector
- RTI position
- The BCCI says it is not a public authority because it does not receive government funds