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The Cricket Board's New Captain: Rajeev Shukla Takes Over BCCI's Chief!

In a sudden move, Roger Binny has stepped down as BCCI president, with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking over as interim chief. This change comes amidst a crucial period for Indian cricket, with the board scrambling to find a new sponsor for Team India before the Asia Cup.

New Skipper for Indian Cricket: Rajeev Shukla Steps In as BCCI's Interim President 

In a major shake-up at the top, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a new interim chief! Rajeev Shukla, the current vice-president, has taken over the reins from Roger Binny. The move came during a recent BCCI Apex Council meeting, with Shukla set to be in charge until the next elections, which are likely to happen in September.

This isn't Shukla's first time in a top position. A seasoned administrator, he was re-appointed as the chairman of the IPL in 2015 and was elected unopposed as BCCI vice-president in 2020. His vast experience will be key as the board navigates a tricky few weeks.

Sponsorship Scramble: Team India's Jersey May Go Bare!

One of the biggest headaches for the new interim chief is finding a lead sponsor for Team India. With Dream11's exit earlier this month, the iconic blue jersey is currently without a main logo. The problem? The Asia Cup is starting on September 9, and the BCCI is racing against time to finalize a new deal.

Sources say the board is focusing on a long-term sponsor until the 2027 ODI World Cup, not just a short-term fix for the Asia Cup. "We don't even have two weeks left," a source was quoted as saying, highlighting the challenge of completing legal formalities and a new tender process so quickly. It's a real race against the clock!

The New Rules: A Game of Age and Term Limits

The world of cricket governance is also changing thanks to the new National Sports Governance Act, which was passed in parliament recently. While the bill won't come into effect for a few months, it will eventually change things for sports bodies like the BCCI.

The new act raises the age cap for office-bearers to 75, which could allow someone like Roger Binny to return if he's re-elected. However, it also introduces a new rule: office-bearers will have to step down after nine years in total or six consecutive years in office. It's a new era of accountability for Indian sports administration.

(source-ndtvsports)

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