Old guards make their presence felt at BCCI headquarters
5 years, 2 months ago

Old guards make their presence felt at BCCI headquarters

The Hindu  

What was supposed to be an ordinary nomination-filing day turned into a big-ticket affair with the old guards back at the Board of Control for Cricket in India headquarters in Mumbai after quite a long time. Late in the morning, former Board president N. Srinivasan arrived at the headquarters along with former secretary Niranjan Shah and former IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla. A few minutes later, former India captain Sourav Ganguly — who was the consensus candidate for the president’s position — could be seen, along with Jay Shah and Arun Singh Dhumal. After waiting till 2.45pm for the arrival of electoral officer N. Gopalaswami, the members handed over the nomination forms to the BCCI legal team.

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Saikia and Bhatia set to become BCCI secretary and treasurer

Hindustan Times  

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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 …

BCCI to elect new secretary and treasurer on Jan 12
2 weeks, 5 days ago

BCCI to elect new secretary and treasurer on Jan 12

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: 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. "Yes, after the Apex Council Meeting on Thursday, state units were sent a notification about the date of the SGM, which is …

BCCI set to hold Special General Meeting to elect secretary and treasurer
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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
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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 invites applications for vacant national selector’s post
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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
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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 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, …

BCCI Polls: 'Will Be Appointed Unopposed' — Rajeev Shukla Speaks For Roger Binny, Jay Shah, Ashish Shelar And Himself
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI Polls: 'Will Be Appointed Unopposed' — Rajeev Shukla Speaks For Roger Binny, Jay Shah, Ashish Shelar And Himself

ABP News  

BCCI Office Bearers: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will not be returning as BCCI president for the second term. BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday confirmed that Roger Binny has filed his nomination for the post of president for the upcoming BCCI polls. "I've filed nomination for the post of Vice President, Roger Binny has filed a nomination for the …

Sourav Ganguly's decision to step down as BCCI president sparks TMC-BJP war
2 years, 2 months ago

Sourav Ganguly's decision to step down as BCCI president sparks TMC-BJP war

India Today  

A political spat erupted in Bengal amidst reports that Sourav Ganguly will discontinue as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. As news of Roger Binny replacing the former India captain came to the fore, the Trinamool Congress alleged that the move was a “political vendetta” targeted at Ganguly. — DR SANTANU SEN October 11, 2022 …

BCCI Elections: Roger Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI chief, former India captain refuses IPL chairmanship
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI Elections: Roger Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI chief, former India captain refuses IPL chairmanship

India TV News  

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This World Cup veteran may replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President
2 years, 3 months ago

This World Cup veteran may replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President

Live Mint  

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BCCI to hold Annual General Meeting on October 18, general body to select India's representative to ICC
2 years, 3 months ago

BCCI to hold Annual General Meeting on October 18, general body to select India's representative to ICC

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold its Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on October 18. The election for the president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, and treasurer will take place on that day, BCCI secretary Jay Shah informed the state units on Thursday evening. The selection of India's representative to the International Cricket Council will be a …

Sourav Ganguly eligible, but will he be the BCCI president again?
2 years, 3 months ago

Sourav Ganguly eligible, but will he be the BCCI president again?

Hindustan Times  

Following the Supreme Court order which agreed to modify the cooling-off clause in Board of Control for Cricket in India ’s constitution, the deck has been cleared for the two leading office bearers – President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah to run for another 3-year term. Birmingham: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly ahead of an ICC Board meeting, at the …

SC modifies BCCI\'s constitution, office bearers can serve continuously for 12 years
2 years, 3 months ago

SC modifies BCCI\'s constitution, office bearers can serve continuously for 12 years

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI's constitution and paved the way for its President Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve the mandatory cooling-off period. The top court's order came on the Board's plea seeking to amend its constitution concerning the tenure of its office bearers including its President …

3-member committee to investigate threats & intimidation from senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha
2 years, 10 months ago

3-member committee to investigate threats & intimidation from senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha

India TV News  

The BCCI has formed a three-member committee to probe the alleged threat by a senior journalist to Wriddhiman Saha for not agreeing to give an interview. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India has today constituted a three-member committee to look into the matter of Wriddhiman Saha receiving threats and intimidation from a senior journalist," BCCi said in a …

BCCI hopes to make inroads into ICC politics
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BCCI hopes to make inroads into ICC politics

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in lndia is likely to utilise the COVID-19 pandemic to not only try and help smaller cricket nations stay afloat financially but also regain its clout in the International Cricket Council politics. The chief executives of the ICC full members are set to discuss the possibility of deferring the World Test Championship and the …

Supreme Court to hear BCCI cases in January
5 years ago

Supreme Court to hear BCCI cases in January

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list before an appropriate bench the main Board of Control for Cricket in India case and connected applications to be heard in January 2020. A bench led by chief justice S. A. Bobde acceded to an oral request made by solicitor general Tushar Mehta to “list the main matter along with all connected …

‘Tenures are finished’: Ganguly on MSK Prasad-led selection panel
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‘Tenures are finished’: Ganguly on MSK Prasad-led selection panel

Hindustan Times  

MSK Prasad’s eventful stint as the selection committee chairman came to an end on Sunday with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stating “you cannot go beyond your tenure”. Prasad’s departure means the Ganguly-led BCCI has gone by the old constitution that has a provision of a maximum of four-year term for the selection committee. They have done a good job,” Ganguly …

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  

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BCCI AGM: Modification of Lodha reforms, appointment of CAC top agenda for first meeting under new president Sourav Ganguly
5 years, 1 month ago

BCCI AGM: Modification of Lodha reforms, appointment of CAC top agenda for first meeting under new president Sourav Ganguly

Firstpost  

Sourav Ganguly’s current nine-month stint as president will get an extension if the BCCI dilutes the specific reform on tenure-cap as mandated by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee. Mumbai: The BCCI will on Sunday hold its first Annual General Meeting with enigmatic former captain Sourav Ganguly at the helm, seeking to dilute some key reforms mandated by the Supreme Court, constitute …

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly could decide to cut short tenure of MSK Prasad-led selection committee as part of overhaul
5 years, 2 months ago

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly could decide to cut short tenure of MSK Prasad-led selection committee as part of overhaul

Firstpost  

Ganguly has indicated that Prasad and Khoda are set to be replaced while Paranjpe, Gandhi and Sarandeep have a year left New Delhi: The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution but new Board President Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel completes the mandated five years in …

BCCI was in an emergency-like situation, says Sourav Ganguly
5 years, 2 months ago

BCCI was in an emergency-like situation, says Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu  

Soon after filing his nomination for the post of president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former India captain, Sourav Ganguly, said there has been an "emergency-like" situation in the Board over the last three years, and that needs to be addressed now. For the last three years, there was an emergency-like situation in the BCCI, which …

BCCI needs to be respected by the ICC: Sourav Ganguly to India Today
5 years, 2 months ago

BCCI needs to be respected by the ICC: Sourav Ganguly to India Today

India Today  

When Sourav Ganguly walked inside the BCCI headquarters to file his nomination, accompanied by septuagenarians, ex BCCI strongmen N Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah, it was a moment that symbolized the change of guard in the game's richest board. I have never seen anything like this," Sourav Ganguly told India Today in an interview after filing his nomination papers. The former …

BCCI elections: Will Ganguly and Brijesh Patel get the nod?
5 years, 2 months ago

BCCI elections: Will Ganguly and Brijesh Patel get the nod?

The Hindu  

The Lodha Panel recommended a compact governance structure in the form of a nine-member apex council consisting of six full members of the BCCI, a male and female cricketer elected by the player association and one representative of the CAG office. The BCCI's first apex council will come into place on October 23, when five office-bearers and one representative among …

BCCI state units to meet on Oct 13 to decide on office-bearers
5 years, 2 months ago

BCCI state units to meet on Oct 13 to decide on office-bearers

The Hindu  

All the affiliated units of the BCCI on Sunday, will finalise the names of their new office-bearers in an “informal meeting” in Mumbai which is also likely to be attended by former administrators. It is learnt that former BCCI president and current Minister of State for finance, Anurag Thakur’s suggestions on deciding the names of the office-bearers will be taken …

BCCI AGM: DDCA nominates Rajat Sharma as its representative
5 years, 3 months ago

BCCI AGM: DDCA nominates Rajat Sharma as its representative

The Hindu  

The Delhi and District Cricket Association on Thursday nominated president Rajat Sharma as its sole representative for the BCCI AGM scheduled on October 23. In a resolution passed by the DDCA Apex Council, 11 out of the 15 members, have fully backed senior journalist Sharma’s name as their sole representative at the BCCI meetings, including its AGM, and take part …

BCCI Elections: Old Administrators Out But Their Kin Are Incoming
5 years, 3 months ago

BCCI Elections: Old Administrators Out But Their Kin Are Incoming

The Quint  

Family Connections The whole point of restricting those above the age of 70 and those who had completed a certain period of time with the board from holding a post in the BCCI was to weed out the old guard within Indian cricket. Elsewhere, long-time Himachal cricket supremo Anurag Thakur, also current Minister of State for Finance, will see his …

BCCI elections rescheduled to 23 October in wake of assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra
5 years, 3 months ago

BCCI elections rescheduled to 23 October in wake of assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra

Firstpost  

Both the states will be voting on 21 October in a single-phase elections and to ensure that voter members from the two units are not inconvenienced, the Cricket Board poll has been postponed by a day. New Delhi: The BCCI’s much-awaited elections have been rescheduled by a day to 23 October in the wake of assembly elections in Haryana and …

BCCI elections: Members in conflict with CoA
5 years, 4 months ago

BCCI elections: Members in conflict with CoA

The Hindu  

The Electoral Officer for the long overdue BCCI elections, N. Gopalaswami - former Chief Election Commissioner - has been quite busy preparing the groundwork for the elections scheduled for October 22 by the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators. "The elections will be held in the next 90 days,’’ Rai had said after the BCCI’s new constitution was registered in …

BCCI Elections, NADA Set to be Discussed at CoA Meet on Tuesday
5 years, 4 months ago

BCCI Elections, NADA Set to be Discussed at CoA Meet on Tuesday

The Quint  

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‘Appoint the correct election officer by July 24’: CoA issues directive to BCCI members
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Appoint the correct election officer by July 24’: CoA issues directive to BCCI members

The Hindu  

There are hints that another round of tussle between the Committee of Administrators and the BCCI members who are not keen on implementing the Lodha reforms is likely to ensue in the coming weeks. Read: Kohli retains number one spot in ICC Test Rankings The CoA’s note to the BCCI members pointed out the inconsistencies in the bylaws on the …

BCCI elections to be held on October 22
5 years, 7 months ago

BCCI elections to be held on October 22

The Hindu  

The elections for the Board of Control for Cricket will be held on October 22, the Committee of Administrators decided on Tuesday. The Supreme Court-appointed CoA which currently consists of chief Vinod Rai and members Diana Edulji and Lt General Ravi Thodge, decided that member associations that comply with the BCCI constitution will be eligible for the election process. The …

I was not feeling comfortable staying as secretary, says Jagdale
5 years, 9 months ago

I was not feeling comfortable staying as secretary, says Jagdale

The Hindu  

Sanjay Jagdale was elected as secretary at the BCCI AGM in September 2011. But in less than two years, he had resigned following allegations of malpractices in the IPL and the arrest of Chennai Super Kings official and son-in-law of the BCCI president, Gurunath Meiyappan. Talking to Sportstar while watching the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Mumbai and Vidarbha …

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