Roger Binny To Continue As BCCI President Till Annual General Meeting

Former Indian cricketer Roger Binny, who celebrated his 70th birthday last month, will continue as the BCCI president until at least September. This follows the recent passage of the National Sports Bill in parliament. If the members of the BCCI state unit agree, Binny could remain in his position until he reaches 75, which is now the age limit for office bearers of National Sports Federations without specific age clauses from their global bodies, like the International Cricket Council.

Impact of National Sports Bill on BCCI

The BCCI will be affected by the National Sports Bill but remains exempt from the Right To Information (RTI) Act. This exemption is due to its status as India's wealthiest sports organisation that does not receive government funding. The legal team at BCCI is currently examining the details of this bill to understand its implications fully.

Binny's future as president depends on decisions made by influential figures within the BCCI and its members. A source from the board mentioned that Binny would stay on until September's board meeting. "Roger will continue till board meeting in September. Whether he will get a fresh term depends on what members and other powerful people associated with the BCCI decide," said a board insider.

Consultations and Future Plans

The recently passed bill requires thorough analysis and discussion before any decisions are made. "The national sports bill has just been passed, so, we have some time to study it and engage in proper discussion before taking any decision," stated a source. All stakeholders, including senior players and coaching staff, will be involved in these discussions, especially since cricket is set to feature in the 2028 Olympics.

Roger Binny took over as BCCI president in October 2022, succeeding Sourav Ganguly, a former India captain. As discussions about his tenure continue, it remains to be seen how long he will lead India's cricketing body under these new regulations.