Big change at BCCI as new joint-secretary finalized

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to make a massive change in their higher authority. As per the reports in CricBlogger, it is learned that the governing body is all set to appoint Rohan Desai as the new joint secretary.

The reports claimed that Rohan Desai, who is secretary of the Goa Cricket Association, is all set to take over the role of the BCCI joint secretary from 1st March. It is learned that some of the candidates from West Zone were in contention and there was lobbying as well before BCCI finalized Rohan Desai’s name.

Rohan Desai is going to be the new joint-secretary - Source close to BCCI

The post of the BCCI's joint secretary became vacant after Devajit Saika was elevated as the secretary following Jay Shah's appointment as the ICC Chairman. The source close to CricBlogger confirmed the development, saying: “Rohan Desai is going to be the new joint-secretary."

The development to appoint Rohan Desai signals that BCCI is now looking to give good recognition to lesser-known state associations by appointing their representatives to key posts. Earlier, Assam's Saika became secretary, while Chhattisgarh's Prabhtej Singh Bhatia became treasurer.

Apart from Roger Binny (Karnataka) and vice-president Rajeev Shukla (Uttar Pradesh), this is for the first time that top office bearers are appointed from the lesser-known cricketing states. The reports also claimed that BCCI will be making the official statement related to Rohan Desai's appointment in the coming days.

India start ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on high

Meanwhile, the India National Cricket Team started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on a high. The Rohit Sharma-led side beat the Bangladesh National Cricket Team by the margin of 6 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday (20th February).

Mohammed Shami was the star of the India National Cricket Team with the ball. The fast bowler marked his arrival in style as he picked a fifer and helped his side bundle out the opposition for a total of under 230 runs.

India gears up for the Pakistan clash on Sunday at Dubai

With the bat, it was Shubman Gill who made sure that India got off the mark on high in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The vice-captain slammed a magnificent century, which was his second consecutive ton. He looked unfazed by the wickets falling at the other end as he batted till the end to take the team home.

India National Cricket Team are now gearing up for the next clash against Pakistan National Cricket Team. The match will be taking place at the Dubai on Sunday (23rd February). A win there would almost book a place in the semi-final. It remains to be seen how the Rohit Sharma-led side tackles this challenge.

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