The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for its annual general meeting in late September, where many posts will be filled. According to reports, a former Indian cricketer, known for breaking several records during his career, is considered to be at the forefront of becoming the next BCCI president.
Sourav Ganguly served as the BCCI President before the 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny was successful. In July 2025, Binny stepped into July 2025 after reaching the age limit of 70 years, Vice President Rajiv Shukla took over as acting president.
BCCI is expected to make permanent leadership appointments during its annual general meeting later this month, with the report to suggest the board that Shukla is not maintained for the role.
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Legendary former Indian cricketer leads for next BCCI President
A mythological former Indian cricketer, known for breaking several records, is at the forefront of becoming the next BCCI president, according to Dynic Awareness.
The report said that informal discussion has already been held, including a recent meeting in England with a senior political leader. If confirmed, this appointment will continue the pre-reviewers tendency after Sourav Ganguly in 2019 and World Cup winner Roger Binny in 2022.
This further stated that the election could be unopposed, with the unanimous unanimously a smooth, unanimous selection of selection among the major stakeholders.
Devjit Saikia is expected to continue as BCCI Secretary
Devjit Saikia is expected to continue as Secretary of BCCI despite three years (Joint Secretary – 2 years and three months, and three months, and secretary – nine months) on the board. In particular, the first year office carriers Rohan Gaons Desai and Prabatej Bhatia are likely to maintain their positions.
Meanwhile, the contest is drawing attention to the post of IPL President, Sanjay Naik, Secretary, East Mumbai Cricket Association and current BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla are emerging as possible candidates.
If Shukla presided over the IPL, BJP leader and President of Bihar Cricket Association Rakesh Tiwari could become a contender for Vice President’s role.
The upcoming National Sports Government Act may present significant changes in the BCCI rules, but as long as its implementation, election will move forward under the current structure.
BCCI is likely to appoint next president in September AGM
According to a PTI report, BCCI is expected to take a decision about its next President during the annual general meeting in September, before the National Sports Regime Act applies. It is uncertain that how many former players will be ready to handle this honorary role.
“There is a feeling among the important stakeholders that a cricketer of distinction should always be chosen as the President. Sourav Ganguly was a decorated India captain, and Roger Binny was India’s first World Cup-winning hero. However, many such cricketers would be interested in getting the top job, a big question.”
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