Roger Binny has been disqualified as the Chairman of the Control Board (BCCI) for cricket in India, causing confusion on the leadership within the board. According to the BCCI Constitution, officers over 70 years of age are not eligible to continue in their role, causing uncertainty about Bini’s future.
The BCCI Constitution states that any office-holder who reaches the age of 70 is disqualified. Roger Binny celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday, 19 July. However, the draft sports bill allows a person to be selected before completing the age of 70, even if they cross the age limit during their tenure.
Roger Binny disqualified as the President of BCCI at the age of 70 years
According to the BCCI Constitution (p. 30), any office-holder of 70 years is automatically disqualified from continuing in its role. It was reported that BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla can take over as an interim President.
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However, Binny may remain as President till the annual general meeting (AGM) of BCCI in September. He can continue informally, without signing the official documents or without performing administrative duties.
According to a recent Cricbuzz report, Binny may be allowed to serve in an AGM, to maintain the title but refrain from active responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Shukla is waiting for clarity from senior board officials. Many of them have recently delayed formal decisions regarding leadership transition, with attendance at the ICC annual conference in Singapore.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandavia prepared to introduce bills
The proposed Sports Government Bill to be introduced by Union Sports Minister Mansuh Mandavia during the monsoon session of Parliament can affect the current BCCI leadership status.
According to the Bill, the age limit of office-bearrs in national sports associations will increase from 70 to 75 and the current formation, including BCCI, is expected to be overred. If passed, it will allow Roger Binny to continue in his role and serve a new tenure of three years.
So far, BCCI has not issued any official statement about Binny’s position, but the time of the bill can delay or ignore any immediate leadership infection.
Roger Binny is currently holidaying in Thailand with his family
Cricbuzz report states that Roger Binny is currently holidaying in Thailand with his family to celebrate his birthday. He first visited London for Lord’s Test before going to Thailand, where he attended his daughters and grandchildren from Australia.
Binny has not issued any public statement about his post as the chairman of BCCI. However, it was reported that more clarity on this matter may emerge in the coming days.
,However, it is understood that clarity may emerge in the coming days, a source in the knowledge of the situation said, “The report was read in the report.
He hopes to assess the situation with BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia and the legal department of the board and decide the next course of action after returning to India.
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