New Delhi: The Indian cricket team is preparing itself for the T20 World Cup in Australia. At the same time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also looking for a new captain for its different match. India’s most successful former captain Sourav Ganguly has not been able to succeed as the current president. The current board officials are not at all happy with Sourav Ganguly’s performance as the chairman. According to the information received, Ganguly has been discharged as the chairman of the board and will no longer hold a new term. He will be replaced by former veteran all-rounder Roger Binny as the new BCCI President.
BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday confirmed that Roger Binny has filed his nomination for the post of President for the upcoming BCCI elections. Rajeev Shukla said that all nominations filed today for the posts of BCCI office-bearers will be “appointed unopposed”.
According to news agency ANI, Rajeev Shukla told, “I have filed nomination for the post of Vice President, Roger Binny has filed nomination for President, Jay Shah has filed nomination for Secretary and Ashish Shelar has filed nomination for Treasurer.” “As of now, the situation is that everyone will be appointed unopposed.
An important role in the 1983 World Cup
Notably, Roger Binny, who will become the next BCCI chief, has previously served as the senior national men’s cricket team selector. He was on the selection panel of the team selected for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Roger Binny, who played a key role in the 1983 World Cup victory, played 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India between 1979 and 1987.
Let us tell you that other office bearers including the post of BCCI President can file for the post today and tomorrow. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 13. Whereas candidates can withdraw their nomination till October 14. It is to be known that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cricket Board is to be held on 18 October. At the same time, a new chairman will be elected.
