Roger Binny named new BCCI president replacing Sourav Ganguly – Firstcricket News, Firstpost

Roger Binny, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, was appointed as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. The former India cricketer replaces Sourav Ganguly as the president and his appointment was announced at the BCCI AGM in Mumbai.

Binny’s selection as the board president was merely a formality as he was the only one to file the nomination for the post. The former national selector was recently the president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

According to a PTI report, it was decided almost a week back that Binny will replace Ganguly as the president after a series of high-profile meetings. It was also decided that Jay Shah will continue as the Secretary.

Also, it was mentioned that Ganguly was offered the IPL chairmanship but he decided to decline the offer.

“Sourav was offered IPL chairmanship but he politely declined the offer. His logic was that he cannot accept becoming head of a sub-committee in BCCI after heading the same institution. He had expressed interest in continuing in the position,” a BCCI source told the news agency.

Arun Singh Dhumal, who is currently the treasurer, was then picked to become IPL chairman as a replacement for Brijesh Patel.

Maharashtra BJP leader Ashish Shelar will be the new BCCI treasurer.

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