BCCI will get a new president? (Photo- PTI)
A big change is going to happen soon in the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The current BCCI President Roger Binny will turn 70 on 19 July 2025, after which he will have to withdraw from his post as per BCCI rules. According to media reports, under this rule all the BCCI officials have to leave their positions after the age of 70 years. In such a situation, a veteran is at the forefront of the race to replace Roger Binny. This veteran can handle this responsibility in July itself as an interim president.
This veteran will replace Roger Binny!
According to media reports, BCCI vice -president Rajiv Shukla can replace the current BCCI President Roger Binny. As an interim president, he can handle this responsibility in July itself. Rajiv Shukla has been associated with the Indian cricket administration for a long time. He has previously been the chairman of IPL and has played many important roles in BCCI.
As an experienced politician and former journalist, Shukla has a lot of experience in the cricket world. Citing a senior BCCI official, Cricblogger has claimed that Rajiv Shukla can replace Roger Binny in July itself and board officials are already discussing his name.
BCCI President was made in the year 2022
Let me tell you, Roger Binny held the post of BCCI President in 2022. He replaced Sourav Ganguly. He was a player to play an important role in India’s first World Cup win in 1983. He took the maximum 18 wickets in that tournament, which helped India to get a historic title. Binny took several important decisions during his tenure, including strengthening Indian cricket globally and administrative reforms. However, due to the age limit, now they will have to leave this post. Due to which Rajiv Shukla is likely to be made the new president.