Binny appointed BCCI President

Roger Binny takes charge

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Development

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Do you know?

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International career

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1983 World Cup winner!

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Binny appointed BCCI President

Roger Binny takes charge

Former Indian all-rounder, Roger Binny, has succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President. Binny was the only candidate to file a nomination for the post.

Development

Ganguly, who took over as the BCCI president in 2019, was eligible to extend his role as per Supreme Court's revised norms. However, he reportedly didn't get the backing from other members.

Do you know?

Binny has been named the 36th president of the cricket board. His appointment was confirmed at the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai.

International career

Binny represented India in 27 Tests and 72 ODIs. He finished with 124 wickets and 1,459 runs with the bat. Binny was also the coach of the 2000 Under-19 World Cup-winning team.

1983 World Cup winner!

Binny helped India win the historic 1983 World Cup. The former right-arm seamer finished as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, having claimed 18 wickets at 18.66.