Rajeev Shukla May Replace Roger Binny As BCCI President

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla will become the acting President of the cricket body after Roger Binny's tenure ends, with the World Cup-winning all-rounder turning 70. As per the BCCI constitution, a person ceases to be an office-bearer upon reaching the age of 70.

According to Sources current BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla is expected to take over as interim president for three months before the Annual General Meeting scheduled for September. During the AGM, Shukla, a Member of Parliament and former IPL chairman, can stand for a full term as BCCI president.

Roger Binny was elected BCCI President in 2022 as he succeeded Sourav Ganguly. At that time, Binny was the only person to file a nomination.

During Binny's presidency, India won two white-ball titles, the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He also introduced the Women's Premier League (WPL), a women's franchise cricket league along the lines of highly-successful IPL. It was during his presidency that several steps related to proper strengthening and prioritising domestic cricket with the help of better incentives, pay, and having seniors participate in domestic tournaments took place.

Binny, a bowling all-rounder, has represented India in 27 test matches and 72 ODIs. He took 47 wickets in Tests and scored 830 runs with five half-centuries. In 72 ODIs, he took 77 wickets and scored 629 runs with a half-century. The right-arm pacer bagged 47 wickets in tests. He was a crucial contributor to India's first-ever World Cup victory, being the highest wicket-taker for India in the 1983 World Cup with 18 wickets. Binny has previously served as a member of the BCCI selection committee.

Earlier this year, Devajit Saikia was appointed BCCI secretary, replacing Jay Shah, who became the ICC chairman. Saikia was elected unopposed.