Will Elections Be a Major Focus at the Upcoming BCCI AGM in Mumbai?

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Key Takeaways
- BCCI AGM scheduled for September 28 in Mumbai.
- Key elections for five office-bearer positions.
- Potential for a new IPL Chairman election due to term limits.
- Importance of transparency and inclusivity in the electoral process.
- AGM coincides with the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup final.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (NationPress) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Mumbai on September 28, with elections being a key item on the agenda, as stated by secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday.
The BCCI will be holding elections for five pivotal office-bearer positions: president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, and treasurer. “The BCCI AGM is scheduled for the 28th of this month. It will take place at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai at 11:30 am. Elections are one of the critical items on the meeting's agenda,” Saikia informed IANS on Saturday.
According to the BCCI constitution, the board's AGM must be held annually by September 30 at a time and location determined by the president, while elections and nominations are to occur every three years.
In addition to the elections for the five office bearers, there is a potential for a new IPL Chairman to be elected, as Arun Dhumal has completed his six-year term and will need to enter a cooling-off period.
Currently, following the ineligibility of former India cricketer Roger Binny to continue as BCCI president after turning 70 on July 19, vice-president Rajeev Shukla has been overseeing the board's operations. Shukla, who has been the BCCI vice-president since late 2020, is also the senior-most office-bearer in the current regime.
Besides Saikia serving as the secretary, Rohan Gauns Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia are fulfilling the roles of joint secretary and treasurer, respectively, having been elected to these positions earlier this year.
Interestingly, the date of the BCCI AGM in Mumbai aligns with the scheduled date for the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.