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News18
13 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Roger Binny's Exit: Sports Ministry Wants BCCI To Hold Polls Under New Act
Last Updated: The Sports Ministry wants BCCI elections in September under the National Sports Governance Act, but may use Lodha Committee rules if not notified. Roger Binny's tenure ends at 70. The Sports Ministry wants the BCCI elections in September to be held according to the National Sports Governance Act. However, if the rules of the new legislation are not notified by that time, the cricketing body can conduct them under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. The ministry aims for full implementation of the bill within the next six months, with detailed guidelines and regulations for its execution to be notified much earlier. 'Ideally, the elections should be held as per the act, but if the rules are not notified in time, they may proceed as per Lodha Committee recommendations," the source said. Once the rules are notified, all National Sports Federations, including the BCCI, will have to conduct elections according to its norms, the source added. While the Lodha Committee recommendations cap the age of an office-bearer at 70, the new act allows those between 70-75 to contest elections if the bylaws and statutes of their international governing body permit it. The ICC has no age cap for office-bearers. BCCI President Roger Binny's tenure has ended as he has reached the age of 70. However, the Board has not announced an interim president yet. The elections are scheduled for the last week of September during the Board's Annual General Meeting. No word on BFI elections The Boxing Federation of India held its elections amid an ongoing court battle over constitutional amendments that prevented Anurag Thakur from contesting for the President's post. Neither the sports ministry nor the Indian Olympic Association sent observers despite the BFI interim committee's request. The ministry said it would adopt a wait-and-watch approach for now. 'We have already informed the Delhi High Court that we do not believe the procedure followed in these elections is correct. We will now wait and see what the court says," the ministry source said. The High Court has set September 23 as the next hearing date. (With PTI Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
National Sports Governance Act: 'Would like BCCI to hold upcoming elections as per new act'
Logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The Sports Ministry on Thursday expressed its preference for the upcoming BCCI elections, scheduled in September, to be conducted under the newly passed National Sports Governance Act. However, it clarified that if the detailed rules of the legislation are not notified in time, the cricketing body can go ahead with the polls under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Ideally the elections should be held as per the act but in case the rules are not notified in time, they may go ahead as per Lodha Committee recommendations," a ministry source told PTI. "Once the rules are notified, all NSFs, including the BCCI, will have to hold elections as per its norms." Poll Should BCCI elections be conducted under the new National Sports Governance Act? Yes, absolutely. No, follow the Lodha Committee recommendations. Only if the rules are notified in time. The ministry is aiming for the bill's complete implementation within six months but intends to notify its guidelines and regulations much earlier. The development assumes significance as the tenure of BCCI President Roger Binny has ended upon him turning 70. While the Lodha Committee recommendations cap the age of an office-bearer at 70, the new act permits those aged up to 75 to contest, provided their international federation allows it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The ICC has no age restrictions in its statutes. The BCCI elections are due in the last week of September when the Board convenes its Annual General Meeting. No interim president has been announced so far. Meanwhile, the ministry maintained a cautious stance on the controversial Boxing Federation of India elections, which were held amid a court battle over constitutional amendments. "We have already told the Delhi High Court that we do not think that the procedure followed in the conduct of these elections is right. We will wait now and see what the court says," the source said. The next hearing is on September 23. On a different note, the ministry lauded the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, which bans real money gaming, terming it a major step to curb 'serious social, financial, psychological and public health harm.' The ministry also responded to a Parliamentary Committee report that flagged underfunding in SAI and inefficiencies in Khelo India. "If there are shortcomings, they will be addressed," the source assured. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
BCCI urged by sports ministry to conduct elections under new act norms
The Sports Ministry would like the much-awaited BCCI elections in September to be conducted as per the National Sports Governance Act but the cricketing body can hold them under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations if the new legislation's rules are not notified by that time, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. The ministry is aiming for the bill's full-fledged implementation in the next six months but intends to have the detailed guidelines and regulations for its execution notified much earlier. "Ideally the elections should be held as per the act but in case the rules are not notified in time, they may go ahead as per Lodha Committee recommendations," the source said. "Once the rules are notified, all NSFs, including the BCCI, will have to hold elections as per its norms," the source said. While the Lodha Committee recommendations caps the age of an office-bearer at 70, the new act allows those between in the bracket of 70-75 to contest elections if the byelaws and statutes of their international governing body allows for it. The ICC has no age cap in its provisions for office-bearers. BCCI President Roger Binny's tenure has ended as he has attained the age of 70. However, the Board has not announced an interim president so far. The elections are due in the last week of September when the Board holds its Annual General Meeting. No word on BFI elections The Boxing Federation of India held its elections amid a lingering court battle on constitutional amendments that prevented Anurag Thakur from fighting for the President's post. Neither the sports ministry, nor the Indian Olympic Association sent its observers despite the BFI interim committee's request. The ministry said it would adopt a wait and watch approach for now. "We have already told the delhi High Court that we do not think that the procedure followed in the conduct of these elections is right. We will wait now and see what the court says," the ministry source said. The High Court has set September 23 as the next date of hearing. Real Money Online Gaming destructive The ministry source also lauded the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025', which was passed in Parliament on Thursday. The bill seeks to ban real money gaming that has been deemed as a "serious social, financial, psychological and public health harm". "We have to protect youngsters who are getting addicted to this and wasting away time, and money," the source said. Will fix issues raised by Parliamentary committee The Parliamentary Standing Committee on sports has declared Sports Authority of India (SAI) "critically" under-funded and under-staffed and also raised concerns around the lack of fund utilisation in the government's flagship Khelo India Scheme. The ministry said their concerns would be addressed. "We would never call a report of this stature wrong. If there are shortcomings, they will be addressed," the source said.
News18
15 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Would like BCCI to hold upcoming elections as per new act: Sports Ministry
Agency: Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The Sports Ministry would like the much-awaited BCCI elections in September to be conducted as per the National Sports Governance Act but the cricketing body can hold them under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations if the new legislation's rules are not notified by that time, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. The ministry is aiming for the bill's full-fledged implementation in the next six months but intends to have the detailed guidelines and regulations for its execution notified much earlier. 'Ideally the elections should be held as per the act but in case the rules are not notified in time, they may go ahead as per Lodha Committee recommendations," the source said. 'Once the rules are notified, all NSFs, including the BCCI, will have to hold elections as per its norms," the source said. While the Lodha Committee recommendations caps the age of an office-bearer at 70, the new act allows those between in the bracket of 70-75 to contest elections if the byelaws and statutes of their international governing body allows for it. The ICC has no age cap in its provisions for office-bearers. BCCI President Roger Binny's tenure has ended as he has attained the age of 70. However, the Board has not announced an interim president so far. The elections are due in the last week of September when the Board holds its Annual General Meeting. No word on BFI elections ================= The Boxing Federation of India held its elections amid a lingering court battle on constitutional amendments that prevented Anurag Thakur from fighting for the President's post. Neither the sports ministry, nor the Indian Olympic Association sent its observers despite the BFI interim committee's request. The ministry said it would adopt a wait and watch approach for now. 'We have already told the delhi High Court that we do not think that the procedure followed in the conduct of these elections is right. We will wait now and see what the court says," the ministry source said. The High Court has set September 23 as the next date of hearing. Real Money Online Gaming destructive ========================= The ministry source also lauded the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025', which was passed in Parliament on Thursday. The bill seeks to ban real money gaming that has been deemed as a 'serious social, financial, psychological and public health harm". 'We have to protect youngsters who are getting addicted to this and wasting away time, and money," the source said. Will fix issues raised by Parliamentary committee =============================== The Parliamentary Standing Committee on sports has declared Sports Authority of India (SAI) 'critically" under-funded and under-staffed and also raised concerns around the lack of fund utilisation in the government's flagship Khelo India Scheme. The ministry said their concerns would be addressed. 'We would never call a report of this stature wrong. If there are shortcomings, they will be addressed," the source said. PTI PM PM BS BS view comments First Published: August 21, 2025, 17:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why BCCI could get a new president, after Roger Binny, soon
File photo of Roger Binny (L) and Rajiv Shukla (R). 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. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth 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. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep4: India vs Pakistan relations, IPL's formation 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.
