On Tuesday, former India all-rounder and 1983 World Cup champion Roger Binny formally took over as the BCCI’s president from Sourav Ganguly. During the board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai, Ganguly handed Binny the reins.
Shah received a second term as a secretary
In place of outgoing president Ganguly, Jay Shah will continue to serve as the Indian Cricket Board’s secretary and represent the organization at the International Cricket Council (ICC). After winning an uncontested election, the new team of BCCI office bearers assumed control of the organization on Tuesday.
Shah received a second term as a secretary while Binny took over for Ganguly as the board’s chairman. Ashish Shelar was chosen as the new vice president, but Rajeev Shukla kept his position.
Ganguly was determined to defeat Binny in the election
According to reports, Ganguly was determined to defeat Binny in the election because he wanted to keep serving as the president of the Indian cricket board. The former India captain, though, was unable to secure the backing of the board members for a second term.
He graciously declined an invitation to lead the IPL, and he will now resume his role as the Cricket Association of Bengal president (CAB). Not only has Ganguly’s departure from the BCCI generated a lot of discussion inside the Indian cricket community, but it has also come up in national political discussions.
BCCI has not yet announced a contender for the position of ICC chairman
Prior to the ICC board meeting in November where the next chairman would be chosen, BCCI has not yet announced a contender for the position of ICC chairman. Ganguly was seen as one of the leading prospects for the top position, but it is unclear whether the Indian cricket board will support him.
Anurag Thakur, India’s current sports minister, and former BCCI president N Srinivasan are reportedly rumored to be contenders for the position of ICC chairman on the BCCI’s behalf. It is anticipated that a decision will be made soon. The Indian Cricket Board might back incumbent Greg Barclay for a second term if BCCI decides not to field a candidate.
