Legendary Indian Cricketer emerges as frontrunner for BCCI President
Published - 04 Sep 2025, 01:45 PM | Updated - 04 Sep 2025, 01:46 PM
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for its Annual General Meeting at the end of September, where several positions will be filled. As per reports, a former Indian cricketer, known for breaking multiple records during his career, is considered the frontrunner to become the next BCCI president.
Sourav Ganguly served as BCCI president before being succeeded by 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny. Binny stepped down in July 2025 after reaching the board’s age limit of 70, with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking over as acting president.
The BCCI is expected to make permanent leadership appointments during its Annual General Meeting later this month, with reports suggesting the board is not looking to retain Shukla for the role.
Legendary Former Indian Cricketer Frontrunner for Next BCCI President
A legendary former Indian cricketer, known for breaking multiple records, is the frontrunner to become the next BCCI president, according to Dainik Jagran.
The report added that informal discussions have already taken place, including a recent meeting in England with a senior political leader. If confirmed, this appointment would continue the trend of ex-cricketers leading the board, following Sourav Ganguly in 2019 and World Cup winner Roger Binny in 2022.
It further stated that the election may be uncontested, with consensus among key stakeholders potentially paving the way for a smooth, unanimous selection.
Devajit Saikia Expected To Continue as BCCI Secretary
Devajit Saikia is expected to continue as secretary of the BCCI despite three years (as joint secretary – 2 years and three months, and secretary – nine months) on the board. Notably, first-year office bearers Rohan Gauns Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia are likely to retain their positions.
Meanwhile, the contest for the IPL chairman’s post is gaining attention, with former Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Naik and current BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla emerging as potential candidates.
If Shukla assumes the IPL chairmanship, BJP leader and Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwari could become a contender for the vice-president role.
The upcoming National Sports Governance Act could introduce significant changes to BCCI rules, but until its implementation, elections will proceed under the current framework.
BCCI Likely to Appoint Next President at September AGM
According to a report by PTI, the BCCI is expected to decide on its next president during the Annual General Meeting in September, before the National Sports Governance Act comes into effect. It remains uncertain how many former players would be willing to assume this honorary role.
“There is a feeling among important stakeholders that a cricketer of distinction should always be elected as president. Sourav Ganguly was a decorated India skipper, and Roger Binny India’s first World Cup-winning hero. However, how many such cricketers of repute would be interested in taking up an honorary top job is a big question," a source close to the proceedings told PTI.
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