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NDTV
18 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
With Sports Bill On Cards, Will BCCI Wait And Allow Roger Binny To Continue Beyond 70?
The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head. To add another twist to the tale, a Draft National Sports Bill is in the pipeline, which will be tabled by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the upcoming monsoon session of the parliament and it carries a provision of increasing the upper limit of an age cap to 75 from the existing 70 for an administrator. Even though the BCCI constitution which was drafted by Justice Lodha Committee has kept the age cap of 70 for cricket's parent body but once the Sports Bill comes into effect, the BCCI as a National Sports Federation (NSF) is expected to come under its ambit. While BCCI doesn't depend on government grants but with Indian cricket teams all set to be a part of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, it is expected that the country's richest sporting body will adhere to the new Sports Bill. When PTI approached sources close to Binny, it was learnt that the septuagenarian is expected to get in touch with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the legal department on the way ahead for him. So what does the Draft Sports Bill state about the Age Cap? As per Draft Bill which is in possession with PTI, on page No. 8 in Chapter II under National Sports Bodies sub clause (2) (e), the age-cap tenure rule is specified. "A person shall not be qualified to contest election or seek, nomination to, the executive committee, unless that person complies with International Charters and Statutes and Bye-Laws relating to age and term of the executive committee: "Provided that person shall not be more than 70 years of age on the last date of the nomination for election: "Provided further that any person aged between 70 and 75 years may contest elections or seek nominations if permitted by the international charters and statutes and the bye-laws and in such case, person elected shall serve full term." If one interprets the age-clause, then in theory, if someone aged 69 years and 364 days on the date of nomination, if elected for any office bearer's post can continue his full term beyond the age of 70 once the bill comes into effect. While Binny, on Saturday, completed 70 years, which is BCCI age-cap for any office bearer, the new Sports Bill, if it comes into effect by August can ensure that the 1983 World Cup hero back at the helm, and he can have at least another three year term if not five, obviously with a rider. Provided that the powerful people, who run the show at the BCCI decide that Binny can be continued for another three if not five years as per new bill, if the international body (ICC in this case) doesn't have any age-cap provision, then one can continue till 75 years. Till date, ICC charter doesn't have any age-cap rule in other sports bodies such as FIFA and IOC. So where does it leave Shukla? Till the Bill comes into effect, the Congress Rajya Sabha MP can continue to be the interim leader even if it is not explicitly put in letter and spirit. However in the BCCI itself, there are informal deliberations and discussions about whether to elevate Shukla for two months or quietly wait for the Sports Bill to come into effect. There is a school of thought in the BCCI circles that president's post should preferably be carried by some former India cricketer of repute just like Sourav Ganguly or Binny. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
News18
19 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
With Sports Bill on cards, will BCCI wait and allow Binny to continue beyond 70?
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head. To add another twist to the tale, a Draft National Sports Bill is in the pipeline, which will be tabled by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the upcoming monsoon session of the parliament and it carries a provision of increasing the upper limit of an age cap to 75 from the existing 70 for an administrator. Even though the BCCI constitution which was drafted by Justice Lodha Committee has kept the age cap of 70 for cricket's parent body but once the Sports Bill comes into effect, the BCCI as a National Sports Federation (NSF) is expected to come under its ambit. While BCCI doesn't depend on government grants but with Indian cricket teams all set to be a part of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, it is expected that the country's richest sporting body will adhere to the new Sports Bill. When PTI approached sources close to Binny, it was learnt that the septuagenarian is expected to get in touch with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the legal department on the way ahead for him. 'A person shall not be qualified to contest election or seek, nomination to, the executive committee, unless that person complies with International Charters and Statutes and Bye-Laws relating to age and term of the executive committee: 'Provided that person shall not be more than 70 years of age on the last date of the nomination for election: 'Provided further that any person aged between 70 and 75 years may contest elections or seek nominations if permitted by the international charters and statutes and the bye-laws and in such case, person elected shall serve full term." If one interprets the age-clause, then in theory, if someone aged 69 years and 364 days on the date of nomination, if elected for any office bearer's post can continue his full term beyond the age of 70 once the bill comes into effect. While Binny, on Saturday, completed 70 years, which is BCCI age-cap for any office bearer, the new Sports Bill, if it comes into effect by August can ensure that the 1983 World Cup hero back at the helm, and he can have at least another three year term if not five, obviously with a rider. Provided that the powerful people, who run the show at the BCCI decide that Binny can be continued for another three if not five years as per new bill, if the international body (ICC in this case) doesn't have any age-cap provision, then one can continue till 75 years. Till date, ICC charter doesn't have any age-cap rule in other sports bodies such as FIFA and IOC. So where does it leave Shukla? Till the Bill comes into effect, the Congress Rajya Sabha MP can continue to be the interim leader even if it is not explicitly put in letter and spirit. However in the BCCI itself, there are informal deliberations and discussions about whether to elevate Shukla for two months or quietly wait for the Sports Bill to come into effect. There is a school of thought in the BCCI circles that president's post should preferably be carried by some former India cricketer of repute just like Sourav Ganguly or Binny. PTI KHS KHS UNG view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 19:00 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.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
With Sports Bill on cards, will BCCI wait and allow Roger Binny to continue beyond 70?
The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head. To add another twist to the tale, a Draft National Sports Bill is in the pipeline, which will be tabled by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the upcoming monsoon session of the parliament and it carries a provision of increasing the upper limit of an age cap to 75 from the existing 70 for an administrator. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MBA CXO Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Project Management Others Degree Leadership Digital Marketing others Management Product Management Healthcare Operations Management Data Analytics Design Thinking Public Policy healthcare Technology MCA Data Science Data Science PGDM Finance Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Even though the BCCI constitution which was drafted by Justice Lodha Committee has kept the age cap of 70 for cricket's parent body but once the Sports Bill comes into effect, the BCCI as a National Sports Federation (NSF) is expected to come under its ambit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo While BCCI doesn't depend on government grants but with Indian cricket teams all set to be a part of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, it is expected that the country's richest sporting body will adhere to the new Sports Bill. When PTI approached sources close to Binny, it was learnt that the septuagenarian is expected to get in touch with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the legal department on the way ahead for him. Live Events So what does the Draft Sports Bill state about the Age Cap? As per Draft Bill which is in possession with PTI, on page No. 8 in Chapter II under National Sports Bodies sub clause (2) (e), the age-cap tenure rule is specified. "A person shall not be qualified to contest election or seek, nomination to, the executive committee, unless that person complies with International Charters and Statutes and Bye-Laws relating to age and term of the executive committee: "Provided that person shall not be more than 70 years of age on the last date of the nomination for election: "Provided further that any person aged between 70 and 75 years may contest elections or seek nominations if permitted by the international charters and statutes and the bye-laws and in such case, person elected shall serve full term." If one interprets the age-clause, then in theory, if someone aged 69 years and 364 days on the date of nomination, if elected for any office bearer's post can continue his full term beyond the age of 70 once the bill comes into effect. While Binny, on Saturday, completed 70 years, which is BCCI age-cap for any office bearer, the new Sports Bill, if it comes into effect by August can ensure that the 1983 World Cup hero back at the helm, and he can have at least another three year term if not five, obviously with a rider. Provided that the powerful people, who run the show at the BCCI decide that Binny can be continued for another three if not five years as per new bill, if the international body (ICC in this case) doesn't have any age-cap provision, then one can continue till 75 years. Till date, ICC charter doesn't have any age-cap rule in other sports bodies such as FIFA and IOC . So where does it leave Shukla? Till the Bill comes into effect, the Congress Rajya Sabha MP can continue to be the interim leader even if it is not explicitly put in letter and spirit. However in the BCCI itself, there are informal deliberations and discussions about whether to elevate Shukla for two months or quietly wait for the Sports Bill to come into effect. There is a school of thought in the BCCI circles that president's post should preferably be carried by some former India cricketer of repute just like Sourav Ganguly or Binny.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Will Rajeev Shukla Become BCCI's Acting President After Roger Binny Vacates Post?
World Cup winner Roger Binny will step down as BCCI president due to age limit. Starting Saturday, attention will shift to the next steps following Roger Binny's departure as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as he turns 70. A member of India's 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team, Binny was elected BCCI President in 2022, succeeding former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. However, according to the board's constitution, no individual can hold any post after reaching the age of 70. The rules specify that 'the vice-president shall officiate in the president's absence when the president is unavailable', meaning vice-president Rajeev Shukla can assume the role of interim BCCI president following Binny's departure. The Board's rules further state that 'the vice-president shall also exercise such functions and duties as he may be empowered by the General Body of the Apex Council'. If Shukla does take over as acting BCCI president, sources informed IANS that he is likely to continue until September, when elections for the next set of office-bearers are scheduled during the board's Annual General Meeting (AGM). During his playing career, Binny participated in 27 Tests and 72 ODIs between 1979 and 1987. He was part of the senior men's selection committee and served as head coach when India won the 2000 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Shukla, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Congress party, is a highly experienced cricket administrator. He served as IPL commissioner from 2011 to 2017, became BCCI vice-president in 2020, and was re-elected to the position in 2022. With IANS Inputs view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 15:53 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.
Al Arabiya
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Dilip Doshi, Former India Left-Arm Spinner, Dies at 77
Former India spinner Dilip Doshi, who took 114 wickets in 33 tests, has died. He was 77. The Board of Control for Cricket in India made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after Doshi's death in London. The India and England teams stood together for a moment's silence before they played the fifth and final day of their test match in Leeds. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Doshi didn't debut for India until he was 32 in 1979, after the retirement of the great Bishan Singh Bedi, but the bespectacled left-armer made his mark with six five-wicket hauls. He reached 100 wickets in 28 tests. He had an economy of 2.25. His international career included 15 ODIs, but he stepped away in 1983, unhappy with the way India cricket was run. In first-class cricket, Doshi took 898 wickets from 238 matches. India great Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute. 'I met Dilipbhai for the first time in the UK in 1990, and he bowled to me in the nets on that tour,' Tendulkar wrote on X. 'He was really fond of me, and I reciprocated his feelings. A warm-hearted soul like Dilipbhai will be deeply missed. I will miss those cricketing conversations which we invariably had.' BCCI president Roger Binny said in a statement, 'It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Dilip Doshi. He was a true artist of spin bowling, a gentleman both on and off the field, and a dedicated servant of Indian cricket. His impact on the game was immense, and he inspired a generation of cricketers with his skill and dedication. His contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered.'
