Digital Desk: Sourav Ganguly's term as president of the BCCI is about to expire, and if reports are to be believed, the legendary Indian cricketer will step down from the board on October 18. Roger Binny, the 1983 World Cup champion for India, would succeed Ganguly as president at the AGM the following week. Every candidate will be picked without opposition, hence there won't be any elections for any positions.
Ganguly
had numerous meetings with the stakeholders in New Delhi last week before
arriving in Mumbai on Monday night. The former India captain was eager to serve
a second term as BCCI President, but he was informed that this had never
happened before.
In
November of this year, Brijesh Patel will turn 70, leaving the office of IPL
chairman available. The role was reportedly offered to Ganguly, but the former
opener declined it.
"IPL
chairmanship was offered to Sourav, who graciously declined. His justification
was that he couldn't accept leading a BCCI subcommittee after leading the same
organization. He had indicated that he wanted to keep the job, "in line
with BCCI.
The
decision-makers waited for Ganguly to make a choice regarding the IPL
chairmanship, and when he declined, they promoted Arun Dhumal to the treasurer.
Arun Dhumal was regarded as one of the most effective members of the previous
BCCI cabinet.
There
have been discussions of Ganguly being named to lead the ICC, but the
likelihood of that happening also seems remote. Ganguly received criticism for
underperforming during the meeting in New Delhi.
Jay Shah will continue serving as the BCCI secretary for a second
time. It is believed that Shah will replace Ganguly as the Indian representative
on the ICC Board.
The Cricket Association of Bengal will be represented by Ganguly,
one of India's most successful captains, during the AGM on October 18.
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