Sourav Ganguly refuses IPL chairmanship as Roger Binny gets ready to be next BCCI president: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly refuses IPL chairmanship as Roger Binny gets ready to be next BCCI president: Report

Firstpost  

Sourav Ganguly will soon demit the office of BCCI President with Roger Binny likely to be his replacement when the board will hold its AGM on 18 October. New Delhi: India’s 1983 World Cup winning hero Roger Binny is likely to replace Sourav Ganguly as the BCCI President when the Board will hold its AGM on October 18, sources in the cricket body said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was offered IPL chairmanship but he declined the offer. In case of Dhumal, the decision makers waited for Ganguly to take a call on IPL chairmanship and once he refused, they promoted the Himachal man, who has been known to be one of the most efficient men in last BCCI cabinet.

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New BCCI Secretary: Date Set For Announcement Of Jay Shah's Replacement As BCCI Secretary
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3 days, 11 hours ago

New BCCI Secretary: Date Set For Announcement Of Jay Shah's Replacement As BCCI Secretary

ABP News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is undergoing major changes, with Jay Shah stepping down from his role as secretary after being appointed the president of International Cricket Council. "Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notification about the date of the SGM, which is January 12 at the BCCI headquarters," a …

Jay Shah’s replacement at BCCI: Indian Cricket Board to elect new secretary on THIS date; check possible candidates
3 days, 15 hours ago

Jay Shah’s replacement at BCCI: Indian Cricket Board to elect new secretary on THIS date; check possible candidates

Live Mint  

Former secretary Jay Shah's replacement at the BCCI will be elected on January 12 in a Special General Meeting, according to a report by PTI. “Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notification about the date of the SGM, which is January 12 at the BCCI headquarters,” a state association president told PTI. Soon …

BCCI set to hold Special General Meeting to elect secretary and treasurer
Top News
3 days, 16 hours ago

BCCI set to hold Special General Meeting to elect secretary and treasurer

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to hold a Special General Meeting at its headquarters in Mumbai on January 12 to elect its new secretary and the treasurer. The two positions have been lying vacant ever since Jay Shah moved to the International Cricket Council as its chairman earlier this month and Ashish Shelar joined the …

BCCI delegates secretary’s powers to joint secretary Devajit Saikia
2 weeks, 2 days ago

BCCI delegates secretary’s powers to joint secretary Devajit Saikia

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Roger Binny formally delegated the secretary’s powers to the incumbent joint secretary Devajit Saikia, following Jay Shah’s move to the International Cricket Council. According to Rule 7, “the president shall, in the event of a vacancy or indisposition of an office bearer, delegate the functions of another office-bearer until the vacancy …

'Power vacuum right now at the BCCI' after Jay Shah appointed ICC chairman: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Power vacuum right now at the BCCI' after Jay Shah appointed ICC chairman: Report

Firstpost  

The BCCI is yet to appoint Jay Shah’s replacement as secretary, the most powerful position in the world’s most powerful cricketing board, after the 35-year-old succceeded Greg Barclay as the ICC chairman. Reuters The post of secretary in the Board of Control for Cricket in India has been lying vacant ever since Jay Shah succeeded Greg Barclay as the International …

Devajit Saikia appointed Acting Secretary of BCCI after Jay Shah's departure
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Devajit Saikia appointed Acting Secretary of BCCI after Jay Shah's departure

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India joint-secretary, Devajit Saika, has been appointed as the Acting Secretary of the Indian Board following Jay Shah's departure. According to a report in PTI, Board President Roger Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary for an interim period till a permanent secretary is appointed under the rules and …

Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia appointed acting secretary of BCCI
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia appointed acting secretary of BCCI

India Today  

Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the BCCI's acting secretary by Board President Roger Binny, replacing Jay Shah who recently took over as the new ICC President. Binny used his constitutional powers to appoint Saikia as acting secretary in a stop-gap arrangement till a permanent secretary is appointed under BCCI rules and regulations. In a letter addressed to Saikia, which …

Jay Shah’s successor at BCCI: Why is the Indian cricket board delaying appointment of new secretary?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jay Shah’s successor at BCCI: Why is the Indian cricket board delaying appointment of new secretary?

Live Mint  

Jay Shah's successor at the Board of Control for Cricket in India will take a little more time to be appointed, following reports that administrators are reluctant to use a year out of their total six-year term in the BCCI before entering the mandatory three-year cooling-off period. The son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jay was elected unopposed as …

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority

The Hindu  

A day after resigning as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jay Shah has taken over as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council, the sport’s global governing body. While Shah was looking forward to expanding the game’s “reach and evolution on the global stage”, his exit may lead to an interesting six weeks in …

New BCCI secretary appointment not on Apex Council agenda as Jay Shah prepares for ICC chair
3 months ago

New BCCI secretary appointment not on Apex Council agenda as Jay Shah prepares for ICC chair

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BCCI Apex Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss a variety of issues related to the Board's functioning but the appointment of a new secretary to replace the outgoing Jay Shah is not on the agenda. It will be the last apex council meet before the Board's 93rd Annual General Meeting in Bengaluru in five days' time. …

If Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman, no clear favourite for BCCI secretary's post
4 months ago

If Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman, no clear favourite for BCCI secretary's post

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The numbers will favour Jay Shah to mount the saddle as the next ICC Chairman but there is no clarity if he deicides to join the world governing body, who will replace him as BCCI secretary. If Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman, no clear favourite for BCCI secretary's post Shah is supposed to have the backing of 15 …

Is Jay Shah willing to take the ICC Chair now?
5 months ago

Is Jay Shah willing to take the ICC Chair now?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A congregation of 220 delegates from 108 ICC member countries from across continents will get together for this year’s four-day International Cricket Council annual conference, starting Friday on Sri Lankan shores. But like all things cricket these days, the focus of attention will be the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its influential administrator Jay Shah – …

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: Recapping the ace-cricketer's best on-field moments as he turns 52
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: Recapping the ace-cricketer's best on-field moments as he turns 52

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly officially marked a full-fledged retirement from cricket in 2012 after 2 decades worth of playing for the country. Sourav Ganguly turns 52: A look back at his most iconic on-field moments Be it his impassioned celebration during the 2022 NatWest Tri-series or his his BCCI presidency tenure, here's recapping some of his iconic career highlights. 2003 World Cup …

BCCI makes forced change to India's squad for Zimbabwe series, Shivam Dube replaces IPL star
5 months, 4 weeks ago

BCCI makes forced change to India's squad for Zimbabwe series, Shivam Dube replaces IPL star

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been forced to make a change to India's squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe. Shivam Dube has made his way into the squad as a forced replacement for IPL star Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is injured, BCCI informed. "The Men’s Selection Committee named Shivam Dube as a replacement for the …

‘Against Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India coach': Sourav Ganguly raises eyebrows with indirect tweet towards BCCI
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Against Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as India coach': Sourav Ganguly raises eyebrows with indirect tweet towards BCCI

Hindustan Times  

As speculations about the next head coach of Team India are rife, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly passed on an indirect message to the board, advising the officials to "choose the coach wisely". Ganguly's comments on X come at a time when former India opener and current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner to replace …

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah reappointed as ACC Chairman for third consecutive term
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah reappointed as ACC Chairman for third consecutive term

India TV News  

The Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council. The decision was taken at the AGM of the ACC that took place in Bali even as Shah will serve at the top position for the third consecutive time. Jay Shah had intially taken over the post in January …

Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma to continue as India captain till T20 World Cup 2024
1 year ago

Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma to continue as India captain till T20 World Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is impressed with Rohit Sharma’s leadership skills in the ODI World Cup and wants him to continue as India captain until the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA next year. The former Board of Control of Cricket in India president wanted the captain-coach combination of Rohit and Rahul Dravid to carry …

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour

Hindustan Times  

With Team India all set to enter the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to invite fresh applications for the post of national selector on Wednesday. Four months after Chetan Sharma's unceremonious exit, the apex cricket board has posted an opening for one member of the Men’s Selection …

BCCI invites applications for vacant national selector’s post
1 year, 6 months ago

BCCI invites applications for vacant national selector’s post

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India officially invited applications for the vacant men’s All-India Senior Selection Committee member’s post on Thursday. The selector’s post has been vacant since February 2023 when the then Chairman of Selectors, Chetan Sharma, resigned after a sting operation. The BCCI announced that the criteria for application for the post is as follows: Should …

IPL 2023: Sourav Ganguly should be given DC head coach role next season, says Irfan Pathan
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2023: Sourav Ganguly should be given DC head coach role next season, says Irfan Pathan

India Today  

Former cricketer Irfan pathan has suggested that Delhi Capitals could try to give the responsibility of head coach to Sourav Ganguly for the next season of IPL after horrid run this year. IPL 2023: Full Coverage | Points Table The 2023 IPL season was a disaster for DC as they lost the first five matches of the campaign. Ahead of …

BCCI chairman of selectors to be announced soon, here's all you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

BCCI chairman of selectors to be announced soon, here's all you need to know

India TV News  

The BCCI is hopeful of appointing the chairman of selectors for the Indian cricket team after Chetan Sharma resigned from the post. Currently, former India opening batter Shiv Sundar Das is the acting chairman post Sharma’s resignation. Chetan Sharma resigned from his post as the Chief Selector of BCCI in February this year and sent his resignation to Secretary Jay …

'I remember when Sourav Ganguly...': Sachin Tendulkar's cryptic reply on whether he'll become next BCCI president
1 year, 9 months ago

'I remember when Sourav Ganguly...': Sachin Tendulkar's cryptic reply on whether he'll become next BCCI president

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and now Roger Binny - the two most recent BCCI presidents have been former India cricketers. In October of last year, former India all-rounder Roger Binny was selected as BCCI's 36th president indicating a paradigm shift in the board's administration that more former cricketers could hold the top position in the years to come. Will Sachin Tendulkar follow …

Not only 2023 ODI World Cup, Rishabh Pant can also miss 2024 T20 WC; feels Sourav Ganguly
1 year, 9 months ago

Not only 2023 ODI World Cup, Rishabh Pant can also miss 2024 T20 WC; feels Sourav Ganguly

India TV News  

India's wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is currently on his road to recovery after surviving a severe car crash he suffered in late December. Meanwhile, India's former captain Sourav Ganguly hinted the cricketer might be out of action for a longer period of time. The exact date of Pant's return is not confirmed but if he will be back after 2 …

Amid biopic rumours, Ranbir Kapoor meets former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly in Kolkata
1 year, 9 months ago

Amid biopic rumours, Ranbir Kapoor meets former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly in Kolkata

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor went to Kolkata to promote his upcoming film and met former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly. Ranbir donned a black T-shirt which displayed the text "Ranbir's Makkar XI", while Ganguly donned a white T-shirt, which read, "Dada's Jhoothe". This will be his first appearance with co-star Shraddha Kapoor as the audience wait to watch the two playing …

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting
1 year, 10 months ago

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting

Op India  

On Friday, the Chief Selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Chetan Sharma, tendered his resignation from his post. BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma resigns from his post. pic.twitter.com/1BhoLiIbPc — ANI February 17, 2023 In the sting operation, Chetan Sharma alleged that Virat Kohli “lied” that the then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly did not attempt to discourage …

BCCI invites application for senior women’s selector post after Mithu Mukherjee’s tenure ends
1 year, 11 months ago

BCCI invites application for senior women’s selector post after Mithu Mukherjee’s tenure ends

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited applications for two positions - one in the senior women’s selection committee and the other in the men’s junior selection committee. With Mithu Mukherjee - the senior national selector from east zone - ending her tenure, the Board needs a replacement to constitute the five-member women’s selection panel, headed by …

IPL 2023: After BCCI president stint, Sourav Ganguly to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket
1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: After BCCI president stint, Sourav Ganguly to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is all set to rejoin Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals as its Head of Cricket. This will be Ganguly's first assignment related to professional cricket after he completed his stint as the president of the Indian cricket board. Ganguly's stint as BCCI president came to an end after former World Cup-winning all-rounder Roger Binny …

IPL 2023: Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly set to join Delhi Capitals again as..
1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly set to join Delhi Capitals again as..

India TV News  

IPL 2023: After Rishabh Pant's tragic accident that happened on December 30, 2022, the Delhi Capitals are in a dire need of making some massive changes. The Delhi Capitals franchise is headed by former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting who has been the head coach for sometime now. Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning to the IPL fold as …

Ramiz Raja hits out at BCCI over talks of shifting Asia Cup out of Pakistan: Should we listen to everything India say?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramiz Raja hits out at BCCI over talks of shifting Asia Cup out of Pakistan: Should we listen to everything India say?

India Today  

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Ramiz Raja, lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India over shifting the Asia Cup 2023 out of Pakistan. Earlier, Jay Shah, the honourary secretary of the Indian board, said that India wouldn’t be going to Pakistan and the tournament needs to be shifted to a neutral venue. When Asian Cricket Council …

Jay Shah To Head Finance And Commercial Affairs Committee Of ICC
2 years, 1 month ago

Jay Shah To Head Finance And Commercial Affairs Committee Of ICC

ABP News  

New Delhi: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah will add another feather to his cap as he is slated to head the influential Finance and Commercial Affairs committee of the International Cricket Council. The international cricket governing body's Finance and Commercial Affairs committee decides budget allocations for ICC events and looks after the distribution of money to member countries from the overall …

World of cricket: Roger Binny replaces Ganguly as BCCI president; Harmanpreet ruled out of WBBL
2 years, 1 month ago

World of cricket: Roger Binny replaces Ganguly as BCCI president; Harmanpreet ruled out of WBBL

The Hindu  

Roger Binny replaces Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president Roger Binny, the former India all-rounder and a member of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, replaced Sourav Ganguly as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The rest of the BCCI office bearers are: Rajiv Shukla, Jay Shah, Devajit Lon Saikia, Ashish Shelar, Arun Singh …

Sourav Ganguly paves way for brother to become the new CAB president
2 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly paves way for brother to become the new CAB president

The Hindu  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly did not file his nomination for the post of the Cricket Association of Bengal president, paving the way for his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly to take over as the new chief of the state body. Sourav, who held the CAB president’s post from 2015 to 2019 and recently completed a three-year term as the Board …

'I am sure he is hurt': Mamata Banerjee once again backs Sourav Ganguly after BCCI snub
2 years, 2 months ago

'I am sure he is hurt': Mamata Banerjee once again backs Sourav Ganguly after BCCI snub

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again backed Sourav Ganguly, saying the former Indian cricket team captain was deprived as his tenure as BCCI chief was not extended and he was replaced by Roger Binny. This is a shameless political vendetta to give priority to one person: Mamata pic.twitter.com/26fEXXhEz5 — àæ‡àæèàçàææàçàæ°àæœàæ¿àçŽ | INDRAJIT October 20, 2022 Sourav Ganguly …

Roger Binny for better injury management; BCCI to back Barclay as ICC chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny for better injury management; BCCI to back Barclay as ICC chief

Hindustan Times  

New BCCI president Roger Binny acknowledged the need to course correct on India’s fitness management protocols. Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India president Roger Binny “As BCCI president, I want to primarily focus on prevention of injuries to the players. Where, a president has to sit with the franchise and explain that he's extremely important for India …

BCCI to back Greg Barclay for ICC Chair post
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI to back Greg Barclay for ICC Chair post

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to back Greg Barclay’s candidacy for a second consecutive term as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council. Sportstar understands that minutes after the BCCI annual general meeting authorised the new set of office-bearers to decide India’s representative to the ICC, the BCCI hierarchy formalised its support for Barclay, …

New BCCI president Roger Binny reveals two things he wants to focus on primarily
2 years, 2 months ago

New BCCI president Roger Binny reveals two things he wants to focus on primarily

Firstpost  

Roger Binny succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Newly elected BCCI president Roger Binny said that he wants to primarily focus on the prevention of injuries to the players and the pitches in the country. Former India fast bowler Roger Binny succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the new President of the …

Mohammad Azharuddin reacts to Roger Binny getting elected as BCCI President
2 years, 2 months ago

Mohammad Azharuddin reacts to Roger Binny getting elected as BCCI President

Firstpost  

Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny was elected as the 36th President of the BCCI, replacing Sourav Ganguly. Former India cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin expressed his happiness over the selection of Roger Binny as the Board of Control for Cricket in India President on Tuesday. Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny was elected as the 36th President of the Indian cricket body, Board …

New BCCI President Roger Binny to address injury concerns of players, pitches in India
2 years, 2 months ago

New BCCI President Roger Binny to address injury concerns of players, pitches in India

The Hindu  

Minutes after taking over as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Roger Binny said that the office-bearers would sit down soon and discuss how to address the injury concern of the cricketers. Jasprit Bumrah got injured just before the World Cup, which affects the whole plan," Binny said. Binny, a member of the 1983 …

Roger Binny named as the 36th president of BCCI, to replace Sourav Ganguly
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny named as the 36th president of BCCI, to replace Sourav Ganguly

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricket team star and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Roger Binny on 18 October was named as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The former Indian cricket team star, now 67-years-old, was the only candidate to have filed nomination for the BCCI president's post. "The following members were elected as …

Sourav Ganguly's first reaction after Roger Binny replaces him as new BCCI president
2 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly's first reaction after Roger Binny replaces him as new BCCI president

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and cricket icon Sourav Ganguly has reacted to the appointment of Roger Binny as the new president of India's apex cricket board on Tuesday. Former Team India cricketer Binny officially replaced Ganguly as the new president of the BCCI at the Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Sourav Ganguly, Secretary …

Roger Binny replaces Ganguly as Indian cricket board chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny replaces Ganguly as Indian cricket board chief

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: World Cup winner Roger Binny was on Tuesday appointed head of India's cricket board -- the world's richest cricket body -- and will replace Sourav Ganguly after three years at the top, the board's vice-president said. Binny, 67, was elected president at a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in Mumbai, where secretary Jay Shah …

Mohammad Azharuddin shares update on ICC chairmanship after Roger Binny replaces Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mohammad Azharuddin shares update on ICC chairmanship after Roger Binny replaces Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president

Hindustan Times  

Former Team India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has congratulated Roger Binny after the ex-Indian cricketer was elected as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday. The 1983 World Cup winner has officially replaced Sourav Ganguly as the president of the apex cricket board of India. Hyderabad Cricket Association President Mohammad Azharuddin addresses media at …

Roger Binny elected 36th BCCI President, replaces Sourav Ganguly
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny elected 36th BCCI President, replaces Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu  

Former cricketer Roger Binny has been elected as the 36th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the Annual General Meeting of India’s top cricket body. The 91st Annual General Meeting of the BCCI was held in Mumbai. 🚨 Update 🚨: 91st Annual General Meeting of BCCI The 91st Annual General Meeting of the Board of …

Led by President Roger Binny, meet BCCI’s new team
2 years, 2 months ago

Led by President Roger Binny, meet BCCI’s new team

The Hindu  

Roger Binny was elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India during its 91st Annual General Meeting at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: K PICHUMANI/The Hindu Son of Union home minister, Amit Shah, he was the joint secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association since 2013.However, with the Lodha Committee …

Mamata bats for Sourav Ganguly over denial of second term as BCCI president
2 years, 2 months ago

Mamata bats for Sourav Ganguly over denial of second term as BCCI president

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 18, 2022 11:03 IST West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has spoken out against former cricketer Sourav Ganguly not being considered for a second term as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh insinuated that the BJP was trying to “humiliate” Ganguly for not joining it. “Since the BJP had …

BCCI president Roger Binny reacts for first time, emphasizes on fitness
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI president Roger Binny reacts for first time, emphasizes on fitness

India TV News  

Defying all odds, former cricketer and World Cup-winning player for India Roger Binny has become the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Indian cricket team, particularly in 2022 has been plagued with many injuries and star players such as Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar have missed out on the all-important T20 World …

Roger Binny set to become BCCI president at the apex body’s Annual General Meeting
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny set to become BCCI president at the apex body’s Annual General Meeting

The Hindu  

Roger Binny will formally become the first World Cup champion to be the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday during the BCCI’s 91st annual general meeting. With multiple political outfits seeking the political hierarchy’s intervention for nominating Ganguly as the official representative and letting him enter the fray for the ICC chief’s post, it …

What Mamata Banerjee said on Sourav Ganguly’s exclusion from BCCI
2 years, 2 months ago

What Mamata Banerjee said on Sourav Ganguly’s exclusion from BCCI

Live Mint  

The BCCI's refusal to let former Indian men's cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly continue as the cricket board's president for a second term, despite the Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary, Jay Shah and his ‘team’ being retained for a second term has now involved political gambit wherein earlier Trinamool Congress had alleged that BJP orchestrated the removal …

Mamata bats for Sourav Ganguly, asks PM Modi to allow him contest ICC polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Mamata bats for Sourav Ganguly, asks PM Modi to allow him contest ICC polls

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on October 17, 2022 came in support of former cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Mr. Ganguly should be allowed to contest elections to the International Cricket Council. She said that in the past Jagmohan Dalmiya and Sharad Pawar had held served as ICC president and Sourav Ganguly was …

Remove SRK, appoint Ganguly as brand ambassador first: BJP on Mamata Banerjee's ICC appeal
2 years, 2 months ago

Remove SRK, appoint Ganguly as brand ambassador first: BJP on Mamata Banerjee's ICC appeal

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke in support of Saurav Ganguly and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send him to the International Cricket Council. Hours later, the BJP hit back, asking the Trinamool Congress chief to remove Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador of the state and replace him with Ganguly first. READ | Sourav …

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