NEW DELHI: In a major shake-up in Indian cricket administration, former India pacer Roger Binny has stepped down as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has taken charge as the acting chief until fresh elections are held, sources told Dainik Jagran.
The BCCI’s Apex Council meeting, chaired by Shukla on Wednesday, focused heavily on sponsorship matters. With Dream11’s contract terminated and the Asia Cup scheduled to begin on September 10, the board is racing against time to find a new sponsor. Officials confirmed that the focus is on securing a long-term deal for the next two-and-a-half years, covering major events including the 2027 ODI World Cup, rather than opting for a stopgap arrangement.
Despite the passage of the new National Sports Governance Law, the BCCI is bound to hold its Annual General Meeting and elections next month as the law is yet to be notified. Insiders said the formal enactment of the law may take at least four to five months, which means the board and state associations will continue to function under the current constitution, framed after the Supreme Court’s Lodha Committee verdict.
As per existing rules, office-bearers face a maximum age limit of 70 years, along with a restriction of nine years in total or six consecutive years in office. Sources also hinted that Binny’s resignation could trigger similar changes in state associations. “If the BCCI President had to step down, state associations too will have to follow the same rules,” a senior official noted.
