After Sourav Ganguly, Another Big Indian Cricketer to Become BCCI President
A legendary Indian cricketer is tipped to be the next BCCI president after Roger Binny’s exit, reports Dainik Jagran
The BCCI is set for a change at the top, and a legendary Indian cricketer could soon step in as the new president. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, informal talks were held with the former player in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, sparking speculation that he may succeed Roger Binny.
Binny stepped down after hitting the BCCI’s age cap of 70, leaving the position vacant. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla is serving as acting president until elections are held later this month at the Annual General Meeting.
Insiders believe the polls will be a formality, with consensus among stakeholders likely to avoid any contest. This would follow the pattern of previous transitions, including Sourav Ganguly’s elevation in 2019 and Binny’s in 2022.
Other key office bearers, such as Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia and Treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia, are expected to continue under current rules. The race for IPL chairman, however, could bring reshuffles, with Shukla himself among the possible candidates.
The central government’s push for athlete-led governance has already seen P.T. Usha take charge of the Indian Olympic Association. If confirmed, the appointment of a record-breaking cricketer as BCCI president would be another step in that direction.
