Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Ministry Directs BCCI Elections, Online Gaming Bill Passed
The Sports Ministry is guiding the BCCI (cricket) elections.
They want the new National Sports Governance Act rules to be used.
If the new rules aren't ready, they can use the old Lodha Committee rules.
The new rules say people aged 70-75 can be in charge if their international cricket group says it's okay.
The ICC, the international cricket group, has no age limit.
The ministry also passed a bill to ban real money online gaming, protecting youngsters from addiction.
Sports Ministry wants BCCI elections in September to follow the National Sports Governance Act.
Elections can use Lodha Committee recommendations if the new rules aren't ready.
New act allows officials aged 70-75 to run if their international body permits.
The ICC has no age cap for its office bearers.
The ministry passed 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025', which seeks to ban real money gaming.
- Who
- The Sports Ministry, the BCCI, and the ICC.
- What
- The Sports Ministry is guiding the BCCI on how to conduct its elections, with the possibility of using either the new act or Lodha Committee recommendations.
- When
- The BCCI elections are due in the last week of September.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To ensure fair elections and regulate online gaming.
Sports Ministry's View
BCCI and Others
Election Rules
Sports Ministry's View
BCCI elections should ideally follow new rules.
BCCI and Others
Elections can follow Lodha Committee recommendations if the new rules are not ready.
- BCCI Elections Date
- Last week of September
- Lodha Committee Age Cap
- 70
- New Act Age Allowance
- 70-75, if ICC allows
- ICC Age Cap
- None
- Online Gaming Bill
- Passed
Sources
Would like BCCI to hold upcoming elections as per new act: Sports Ministry
BCCI Urged To Hold Elections Under New Act
Sports Ministry Calls For BCCI To Conduct Elections As Per New National Sports Governance Act
Government wants BCCI election to take place as per National Sports Governance Act: Report