Former India pacer Roger Binny has officially stepped down as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In his absence, Rajeev Shukla, who has been serving as the Vice-President, has taken charge as the acting BCCI chief until fresh elections are conducted. As per a Dainik Jagran report, the Apex Council meeting was chaired by Shukla on Wednesday, with sponsorship matters dominating the agenda.
The council discussed the abrupt termination of Dream11’s contract and deliberated on potential replacements for the next two and a half years. With the Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on September 10, the board faces the pressing challenge of securing a new sponsor in time.
A senior official revealed that the process remains complicated: “We don’t even have two weeks left. Floating a new tender, completing legal formalities, and technical clearances will take time. We are not looking for a short-term deal just for the Asia Cup. Our focus is on a long-term sponsor until the 2027 ODI World Cup.”
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The situation has been further complicated by the National Sports Governance Law, which has been passed but not yet notified. This means the BCCI is still bound to conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections under the existing constitution next month. As per reports, it could take another four to five months before the new law comes into effect, ruling out any possibility of election postponement.
Roger Binny, the former Indian fast bowler, has stepped down as BCCI President. Rajeev Shukla, who has been serving as the Vice-President of the board for a while, has taken charge as acting chief until the next elections. This major development has taken place ahead of the… pic.twitter.com/sZLivxQwMO
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Currently, the BCCI operates under the framework established following the Supreme Court’s recommendations from the Lodha Committee. Until the new governance law is formally enforced, both the board and its state associations must continue to function under the current constitution. The Sports Ministry has also clarified that upcoming elections at both levels will proceed under the existing rules.
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These rules include a maximum age limit of 70 years for office-bearers, with an individual allowed either nine years in total or six consecutive years in a single position. Any violation would necessitate the concerned official’s resignation.
“If Roger Binny had to resign due to these guidelines, the same principle will apply to state associations,” a source close to the developments stated.
