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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Delhi court extends gangster Anmol Bishnoi's NIA custody by 7 days
New Delhi (PTI): A Delhi court on Friday extended the NIA custody of deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi by seven more days.
Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered the extension during a hearing conducted at the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) headquarters here amid high security.
The hearing was not conducted at the designated court in the Patiala House courts as the NIA cited a high security risk to Bishnoi because of threats given by Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti.
Sources said the agency sought the extension of Anmol's custody by seven more days on the ground of conducting further probe, which the judge allowed.
Wanted in connection with the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, firing at actor Salman Khan's residence in April 2024, the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes, Anmol was "removed" from the United States on November 18.
He was detained in the US in November last year.
After being produced before a special judge in the Patiala House courts on November 18, he was sent to the NIA's custody for 11 days.
On November 29, Anmol, the brother and a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was sent for further custodial interrogation till December 5.
Absconding since 2022, US-based Anmol is the 19th accused to be arrested for involvement in the terror-gangster syndicate led by his jailed brother.
