Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened its 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday. One hot topic! Who is going to take over from current secretary Jay Shah? The latter is set to step down in November after being elected as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman. Even though this wasn't on the official agenda, everyone at the meeting stressed the importance of a smooth transition.
Members express need for clarity in succession process
Speaking to PTI, a state association representative at the AGM said, "It was a normal request to keep all due processes in place at the earliest as [then] there will be clarity for us". This shows how eager members are for transparency and efficiency in selecting Shah's successor. Shah will take over as the ICC chairman from December 1, which means he will have to leave his role at the BCCI.
Potential candidates for BCCI secretary position
Rohan Jaitley, who is at the helm of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), along with BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar, joint-secretary Devajit Saikia, and Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Anil Patel are in the running to step into Shah's shoes. The AGM also took a good look at who should represent India in future ICC meetings. Right now, Shah is BCCI's face on the ICC board, while IPL chairman Arun Dhumal is part of the Chief Executives' Committee.
IPL Governing Council welcomes new members
The AGM asked general body members to quickly recommend two names for the posts. Arun Dhumal and Avishek Dalmiya were selected as general body representatives for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council. Dhumal will stay on as league's chairman until at least IPL 2025. Also, former Andhra cricketer V Chamundeswarnath was nominated by the Indian Cricketers Association as a player representative and inducted into the IPL Governing Council.
BCCI's legal status and budget for 2024/25 approved
The AGM also gave a thumbs up to the 2024/25 annual budget, and everyone was on board to keep BCCI's legal status as a society. This move came even though it wasn't on the meeting's agenda at first. A statement from the BCCI made it clear: "The members further resolved that the tournaments of the BCCI, including the IPL, shall not be converted into a company."
