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Roger Binny Likely to Remain BCCI President Till September
Roger Binny, the head of India's cricket board (BCCI), is likely to stay in his job longer.
A new sports law allows leaders to work until they're 75.
Binny recently turned 70, which normally would mean he has to leave.
However, the new law might let him stay until the board's meeting in September.
The BCCI will now be under this new sports law, but people cannot use the Right to Information Act to get information from the board.
Roger Binny is expected to remain BCCI President until the Annual General Meeting in September.
The National Sports Bill, passed on Tuesday, allows sports federation officials to hold posts until age 75.
Binny turned 70 last month, which would have triggered the BCCI's age-limit clause.
The BCCI will fall under the purview of the National Sports Bill.
The Right To Information (RTI) Act won't apply to the BCCI.
- Who
- Roger Binny.
- What
- Roger Binny will continue as BCCI president until the Annual General Meeting in September.
- Where
- BCCI.
- When
- Expected to be until the Annual General Meeting in September.
- Why
- Due to the passage of the National Sports Bill.
Age Limit Concerns
National Sports Bill Mandate
Age Limit
Age Limit Concerns
The BCCI's age limit clause would have required Binny to vacate his post after turning 70.
National Sports Bill Mandate
The new National Sports Bill allows officials to serve until 75, potentially overriding the BCCI's internal rules.
Key facts
- Current Role
- BCCI President
- Name
- Roger Binny
- Age
- 70
- Tenure
- Until September AGM (expected)
- Governing Body
- BCCI
Timeline
India's high doping rates raised concerns in 2023.
This, along with coach involvement, tempted athletes.
Athletes then turned to banned substances for quick gains.
A surge in cases spurred calls for stricter rules.
India's government responded with new anti-doping laws.
Quotes
a board source
an anonymous source
“There are other points to discuss in the bill for sure, and all the stakeholders, including senior players andcoaching staff, will be consulted, particularly because cricket will be played at the 2028 Olympics”
timesnownews.com
“The national sports bill has just been passed, so, we have some time to study it and engage in proper discussion before taking any decision.”
timesnownews.com
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