The race for the post of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has always been a focal point in the cricket fraternity. Following the Supreme Court's decision and the Lodha Committee's recommendations, emphasis has been placed on the representation of players within the BCCI. A
Sports News: Following the Supreme Court's decision based on the Lodha Committee's recommendations, the election process within the BCCI commenced, and for the first time, a player was appointed to the position of President. After the tenure of the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court concluded, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly became the President and Jay Shah became the Secretary. After a three-year term, Roger Binny, a bowler from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, became the President, while Jay Shah continued as Secretary.
Now, times have changed. Jay Shah has become the ICC Chairman, while Binny has stepped down from his post upon crossing the age limit of 70 years. With Binny's departure, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has temporarily assumed the role of acting President.
Previous Changes in BCCI
After the tenure of the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court concluded, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was appointed President and Jay Shah was appointed Secretary. Following Ganguly's three-year term, Roger Binny, a bowler from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, became President, and Jay Shah continued as Secretary. Now, Jay Shah has become the ICC Chairman, while Binny has vacated his post upon crossing the age limit of 70 years. Following Binny's removal, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla had temporarily become the acting President.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BCCI is likely to be held in the last week of September. Elections will be held during this meeting for the positions of President, Secretary, Vice-President, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, and IPL Chairman. According to sources, the elections this time are also expected to be held through mutual consensus. This system was adopted in the last two elections as well. In this year's elections, major stakeholders and prominent leaders of cricket associations from across the country will play a decisive role.
Discussion on Potential President and Prominent Cricketer
Ever since the BJP government came to power at the center, there has been an emphasis on increasing the representation of players in sports associations. In the previous BCCI elections as well, the President was a cricketer. This time too, there is speculation that a major record-breaking cricketer could become the BCCI President. According to sources, this cricketer has also held discussions on this matter in England. However, it is not yet clear whether they have accepted this proposal.
Devjit Saikia, having completed a total of three years as Joint Secretary and Secretary, may continue in his position this time as well. Rohan Gonsalves (Joint Secretary) and Prabhatheja Bhatia (Treasurer) are also likely to retain their posts. For the position of IPL Chairman, former Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Naik and current Vice-President Rajeev Shukla are being discussed.
If Rajeev Shukla becomes the IPL Chairman again, then Bihar Cricket Association President and BJP leader Rakesh Tiwari could become a contender for the BCCI Vice-President post.
