The Indian cricket board (BCCI) could get a new president soon when Roger Binny turns 70 on 19 July. Rajeev Shukla, in his current capacity as Vice President of the BCCI, would be the likely successor.Binny, who was elected BCCI’s 36th president in October 2022, would be required to step down from his role in accordance with the age limit rules applied by the Lodha Committee.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Binny had succeeded former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, who completed his three-year tenure.Before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, Shukla, 65, will likely be acting president for three months before tabling his candidature for full-time presidency.
During Binny’s presidency, Indian cricket witnessed significant achievements and developments. The national team secured two major white-ball titles – the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy earlier this year.Another notable milestone under Binny’s leadership was the introduction of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), a women’s franchise cricket league modeled after the successful Indian Premier League (IPL). This initiative marked a significant step forward for women’s cricket in India.Binny’s tenure also focused on strengthening domestic cricket through various measures. These included implementing better incentives, improving pay structures, and encouraging senior players to participate in domestic tournaments.
Before his administrative role, Binny had an impressive career as a bowling all-rounder for India. He represented the national team in 27 Test matches, scoring 830 runs with five half-centuries and taking 47 wickets.In the ODI format, Binny played 72 matches, contributing 629 runs with one half-century and claiming 77 wickets as a right-arm pacer. His most memorable achievement came during India’s historic 1983 World Cup victory, where he emerged as the team’s highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets.Prior to becoming BCCI president, Binny served as a member of the BCCI selection committee, bringing his cricketing expertise to the administrative side of the sport.
