Leadership change looms at BCCI, ex-India star considered for top post
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for a leadership change later this month. Latest reports suggest that a former Indian cricketing legend is being considered for the president’s post, according to Hindustan Times.
Informal discussions have already taken place with the cricketer who is known for his record-breaking performances, during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. A senior political leader is also believed to have met him in England recently to gauge his willingness. While the cricketer’s response remains unclear, the outreach signals serious intent from influential stakeholders.
The move would continue the recent pattern of cricketers leading the Board. Sourav Ganguly served as president from 2019, followed by 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny, who stepped down after turning 70, the upper age limit set under BCCI regulations. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla is currently serving as acting president until fresh elections.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the last week of September. The members will decide on selecting the president, secretary, vice-president, joint secretary, treasurer and IPL chairman.
As previous terms, insiders expect the elections to be uncontested, with selections based on consensus among political and cricketing stakeholders. Treasurer Prabhtej Bhatia and Joint Secretary Rohan Gauns Desai are expected to continue in their posts. As the cumulative tenure of Devajit Saikia remains within permissible limits he is also likely to retain his joint secretary position.
The upcoming National Sports Governance Act, once implemented, may reshape the rules for cricket administration. Until then, the BCCI will continue to function under its current constitution.
The post of IPL chairman has attracted strong interest, with names such as Rajeev Shukla and former Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Naik under consideration. Should Shukla take over as IPL chairman, BJP leader and Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwari could emerge as a frontrunner for the vice-president’s role.
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Ready to face no-confidence motion, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Hassan (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Congress government led by him was ready to face the no-confidence motion if moved by the opposition during the legislature session from December 8.
With Deputy CM D K Shivakumar by his side, he reiterated that they would both abide by the high command's decision on the leadership issue.
"Let them (opposition) bring in a no-confidence motion or adjournment motion or any other motion. We are ready to face it. Ours is an open book, transparent government. We are ready to face anything," Siddaramaiah said in response to a question.
However, BJP state President B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, clarified that the party, along with the JD(S) has not discussed or decided anything so far regarding moving a no-confidence motion against the government.
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The winter session of the Karnataka legislature will begin in Belagavi, bordering Maharashtra, on December 8 and will go on till 19th of this month.
Not wanting to react to a question on the leadership issue, the CM said the Congress high command is very strong.
"D K Shivakumar and I will be committed to whatever the high command decides," he said.
Earlier in the day in Bengaluru, Shivakumar accompanied AICC Mallikarjun Kharge till airport from Vidhana Soudha, after paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his 69th death anniversary, which had led to some speculation about possible discussion between the two on the leadership issue.
The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculation about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
However, both the CM and Deputy CM had recently held breakfast meetings at each others residences, on the instructions of the high command, which is seen as a move to pause the leadership tussle between the two and to signal Siddaramaiah's continuation as the CM for the time being, especially ahead of the Belagavi legislature session.
