Former India cricketer Roger Binny has officially stepped down as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI). Binny, who was part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, assumed the role of the BCCI president in October 2022, replacing Sourav Ganguly. Binny turned 70 on July 19, 2025, and as per the BCCI rules, no office-bearer can continue beyond the age of 70. Due to this age restriction, Binny had to vacate his position.
In the absence of Binny, Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI Vice-President, has taken over as the acting President. Shukla, aged 65, has served as Vice-President since 2022. He will continue in the Interim role until the BCCI conducts its Annual General Meeting(AGM) and holds an election for the new President. The BCCI is required to follow its existing rules, approved by the Supreme Court, despite India passing the National Sports Governance Act, which raises the age limit for sports administration from 70 to 75. This new law has not yet been implemented.
Sponsorship and Administrative Challenges Ahead
On August 28, 2025, the BCCI held an Apex Council meeting chaired by Rajeev Shukla. Roger Binny was not present. The central focus of the meeting was the board’s sponsorship situation. Dream11, the current official sponsor of the Indian cricket team, will no longer continue after the recently passed ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming’ act banned real-money gaming.
According to a BCCI Source, the board has limited time before the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to start on September 9, to find a new sponsor. The board is focused on securing a long-term sponsor that will remain until the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, rather than arranging a short-term deal specifically for the Asia Cup. The BCCI has confirmed that elections for the new president will be held as scheduled, under the supervision of the Lodha Committee recommendations, and cannot be postponed until the new governance rules are officially notified. Until then, Rajeev Shukla will continue as acting president and oversee both administrative matters and the sponsorship process.
This leadership change comes at a critical time for Indian cricket as the team is preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, highlighting the importance of stable administration and sponsorship support.
