Archive · 19 Sep 2026
BCCI Clarifies Position on National Sports Governance Act
The BCCI held its annual general meeting on Friday.
Members discussed a new law for governing sports.
The BCCI said cricket must first be officially named a designated sport under the law.
After that happens, it said it will follow the law’s rules.
The BCCI also said it does not receive government grants.
Because of this, it said the RTI Act would not apply to it.
The organization approved better payments and new grades for umpires and referees.
It also plans celebrations for its 100th year in 2028.
The BCCI said it will follow the National Sports Governance Act once cricket is formally designated under it.
Secretary Devajit Saikia said the BCCI is not trying to circumvent the legislation.
The BCCI said it would not come under the RTI Act because it receives no government grants.
The AGM approved higher payments and new grading criteria for umpires and match referees.
The BCCI plans to create a committee for yearlong celebrations of its centenary in 2028.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India and its secretary, Devajit Saikia.
- What
- The BCCI clarified its position on the National Sports Governance Act and approved changes to officials’ payments and grading.
- When
- The decisions were discussed at Friday’s AGM; the matter is scheduled for clarification on October 27, and the centenary is planned for 2028.
- Why
- The BCCI said it must wait for cricket to be notified as a designated sport before acting under the new law.
- Organization
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Legislation
- National Sports Governance Act
- RTI position
- The BCCI said it would not come under the RTI Act because it receives no government grants.
- Annual tax payment
- The BCCI pays around ₹3,000 crore annually in income tax, according to the article.
- Next clarification
- The matter is due to be clarified when it is listed on October 27.
- Officials’ payments
- The AGM approved enhanced payments and reclassified grades for umpires and match referees.
- Centenary plans
- The BCCI will mark its centenary in 2028 with proposed yearlong celebrations.