BCCI decides to seek Supreme Court approval to relax tenure reform
5 years, 1 month ago

BCCI decides to seek Supreme Court approval to relax tenure reform

Hindustan Times  

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board Control for Cricket in India, in its first meeting after assuming office, took a host of decisions but the fate of most of them will depend on the Supreme Court. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly The move is aimed at helping president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah and joint-secretary Jayesh George to serve their full three-year tenures. Ganguly said the appointment of the BCCI representative at ICC’s general body would be made “in a couple of days”. The BCCI’s AGM authorised by the constitution to select the Cricket Advisory Committee, entrusted the task to the office bearers, saying “with a former India captain at the helm, it only makes sense that cricketing appointments are best left to him”. We will put systems in place,” Ganguly said, adding: “It’s hard to stop tournaments.

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Saikia and Bhatia set to become BCCI secretary and treasurer
3 days, 23 hours ago

Saikia and Bhatia set to become BCCI secretary and treasurer

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia filed nominations for the posts of Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary and treasurer respectively and are set to be elected unopposed in the Special General Meeting to be held in Mumbai on January 12. Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are set to be elected unopposed in BCCI’s SGM to …

Devajit Saikia likely to be elected unopposed as BCCI secretary
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Devajit Saikia likely to be elected unopposed as BCCI secretary

India Today  

Devajit Saikia, on Saturday, January 4, filed his nomination for the post of the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, while Prabhtej Bhatia applied for the post of the treasurer. Saikia, on the other hand, has been working as the interim secretary of the BCCI after Jay Shah replaced Greg Barclay as the chairman of the …

New BCCI Secretary: Date Set For Announcement Of Jay Shah's Replacement As BCCI Secretary
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2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
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2 weeks, 5 days 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 to hold Special General Meeting in January to elect Jay Shah's replacement
2 weeks, 5 days ago

BCCI to hold Special General Meeting in January to elect Jay Shah's replacement

India Today  

The BCCI will hold a Special General Meeting in Mumbai on January 12 to elect its new secretary and treasurer after the two posts were vacated by Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar respectively earlier this month. The BCCI constitution states that any post lying vacant should be filled within 45 days by calling a Special General Meeting. "As the posts …

Ashish Shelar’s new role as Maharashtra minister leaves BCCI treasurer post vacant
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ashish Shelar’s new role as Maharashtra minister leaves BCCI treasurer post vacant

The Hindu  

Ashish Shelar’s new role as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government means the Board of Control for Cricket in India will have one more slot vacant soon. As per the BCCI constitution Shelar, who has been the board’s treasurer since October 2022, will have to give up his role in cricket administration as ministers are barred from holding a …

BCCI delegates secretary’s powers to joint secretary Devajit Saikia
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

BCCI holds six-hour-long meeting with Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar after New Zealand debacle: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BCCI holds six-hour-long meeting with Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar after New Zealand debacle: Report

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reportedly conducted a six-hour-long meeting with India captain Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir after the team's 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home. The Indian Board is now in a postmortem mode and has conducted a lengthy meeting ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series, which will …

Telangana HC issues notices to HCA, BCCI on corruption
2 months ago

Telangana HC issues notices to HCA, BCCI on corruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana High Court has issued notices to the Board of Cricket Control in India and Hyderabad Cricket Association on the petition of the Telangana Cricket Association, which sought a CBI investigation in a time-bound manner on the irregularities carried out by the HCA for the past 12 years. TCA secretary D. Guruva Reddy said the High Court bench led …

If Jay Shah becomes ICC chairman, no clear favourite for BCCI secretary's post
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Why BCCI is delaying Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach after Dravid: Full details
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why BCCI is delaying Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach after Dravid: Full details

Hindustan Times  

Now that Rahul Dravid has left the Indian dressing room in the most glorious way possible by ending his tenure as the head coach with the T20 World Cup trophy, it is only a matter of time before Gautam Gambhir takes over the mantle. The BCCI keeps the options open regarding the salary of the head coach of the Indian …

Lok Sabha polls | Complaint against CMDA PRO will be dealt with appropriately, ECI tells Madras High Court
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Complaint against CMDA PRO will be dealt with appropriately, ECI tells Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday, April 18, 2024, disposed of a writ petition filed against Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority public relations officer S.M. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad recorded the submission of ECI standing counsel Niranjan Rajagopalan that the CMDA PRO was not on election duty and therefore the complaint of him having …

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition Challenging BCI's Election Code Of Conduct Rules 2023 Before Karnataka High Court
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Transfers To Itself Petition Challenging BCI's Election Code Of Conduct Rules 2023 Before Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself a pending petition before the Karnataka High Court challenging the Bar Council Of India Rules 2023 on grounds that similar cases with identical issues of conducting free and fair state bar. The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself a pending petition before the Karnataka High Court challenging the Bar Council Of …

BCCI set to bar state units from directly partnering with foreign boards
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI set to bar state units from directly partnering with foreign boards

The Hindu  

The BCCI is set to bar State Associations from directly engaging with foreign boards for organising training camps and competitions, making it mandatory for them to route all such proposals through the parent body. The BCCI has decided to to takethis step after several State units, including the Delhi and Puducherry units, held talks with foreign boards, mainly the associate …

BCCI invites applications for solitary slot in men’s selection committee
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI invites applications for solitary slot in men’s selection committee

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited applications for a solitary position in the senior men’s national selection committee. Though the notice put up on the board’s website does not specify who it would replace from the current five-member committee led by Ajit Agarkar, reports had earlier suggested that the axe could fall on Salil Ankola, since …

BCCI announces Committee Members for Women's Premier League ahead of 2024 edition
1 year, 1 month ago

BCCI announces Committee Members for Women's Premier League ahead of 2024 edition

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced Committee Members for the Women's Premier League on Thursday, December 7. BCCI president and former cricketer Roger Binny will chair the committee with Conevnor Jay Shah and IPL chairperson Arun Dhumal among notable members. "The committee hails from diverse backgrounds and the BCCI believes their collective expertise and passion for fostering …

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 …

BCCI invites applications for men's national team selector post, reveals criteria
1 year, 6 months ago

BCCI invites applications for men's national team selector post, reveals criteria

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India invited applications for the men's national team selector post on Thursday, June 22. Since Chetan Sharma, the current selection committee comprised of Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, Sridharan Sharath, and Shiv Sundar Das with the latter being the interim chairman. Earlier today, the reports of Virender Sehwag leading the race for the chairman …

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 …

TCA delegation meets Kode Durga Prasad
1 year, 10 months ago

TCA delegation meets Kode Durga Prasad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A Telangana Cricket Association delegation submitted a representation to Kode Durga Prasad, former director-general, CRPF, who is assisting former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao, appointed by the apex court to oversee HCA affairs, seeking support and justice for its cause. The delegation was led by TCA president Yendala Laxmi Narayana and comprised its general secretary Dharam Guruva …

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 …

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel
2 years ago

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced the reappointment of Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors, and further announced four names for the Senior Men’s National Selection Committee. “BCCI announces All-India Senior Men Selection Committee appointments. Mr Chetan Sharma recommended for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee,” read a tweet from …

Cricket Advisory Committee members to meet in Mumbai on December 30
2 years ago

Cricket Advisory Committee members to meet in Mumbai on December 30

The Hindu  

The Cricket Advisory Committee, headed by Ashok Malhotra, will be meeting the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers in Mumbai on December 30. Sportstar understands that the members of the committee - Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik - have been asked to be present at the BCCI headquarters for a formal introduction with the office-bearers and discuss …

BCCI receives fake applications from Dhoni, Sehwag, Inzamam for post on national selection committee
2 years ago

BCCI receives fake applications from Dhoni, Sehwag, Inzamam for post on national selection committee

India TV News  

BCCI were in shock to find the applications of MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and even Pakistan's Inzamam ul Haq for the post on the national selection committee when the respective department opened up their mailbox. The BCCI has received over 600 e-mail applications for the five-member selection panel, and some of them have come from fake ids claiming …

BCCI Apex Council meeting: No discussions on Team India’s performance, status of jersey sponsors discussed
2 years ago

BCCI Apex Council meeting: No discussions on Team India’s performance, status of jersey sponsors discussed

The Hindu  

Contrary to speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India would review the Indian team’s performance in the T20 World Cup and the recently-concluded ODI series against Bangladesh, the apex council did not even discuss the issue as it was not part of the agenda. The apex council discussed the status of two of its premier jersey sponsors …

BCCI decides to change national selectors, invites applications
2 years, 1 month ago

BCCI decides to change national selectors, invites applications

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to reconstitute the entire senior selection committee, headed by Chetan Sharma. However, the selection committee was given another year’s extension last year despite India’s early exit from the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. With the Indian team faltering in two major events - the Asia Cup and …

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, 2 months 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 …

'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 …

As Another Former Cricketer Heads BCCI, Unfulfilled Promises Beckon Roger Binny
2 years, 2 months ago

As Another Former Cricketer Heads BCCI, Unfulfilled Promises Beckon Roger Binny

The Quint  

Unimpeachable Integrity Affable, genial, well-liked and immensely respected, Binny carries the justifiable reputation of being a man of great integrity and uprightness. When he was a national selector and his son Stuart’s name came up for discussion, Binny would recuse himself from the deliberations. He needn’t have, because the selection panel had four other members too, but he felt it …

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 …

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 …

Roger Binny elected 36th BCCI president
2 years, 2 months ago

Roger Binny elected 36th BCCI president

Hindustan Times  

Roger Binny, the highest wicket-taker of India's triumphant 1983 Word Cup campaign, was officially elected as the 36th Board of Control for Cricket in India president unopposed at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday in Mumbai. Binny replaced former India captain Sourav Ganguly, whose three-year tenure as the board chief came to end. Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket …

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 …

Sourav Ganguly must be allowed to contest elections for ICC chief: Mamata requests Modi govt
2 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly must be allowed to contest elections for ICC chief: Mamata requests Modi govt

India TV News  

Highlights I request PM to make sure Sourav Ganguly must be allowed to contest ICC election, Mamata said Request GoI not to take a decision politically, but for cricket, sports, she added Mamata said she was shocked that Ganguly was “deprived” of a second term as BCCI President West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's …

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