Harbhajan Singh Steps Into Cricket Administration, Nominated by PCA for BCCI AGM

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is set to take up a bigger role in cricket administration. The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has chosen him as its representative for the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on September 28. This AGM holds particular significance as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to conduct fresh elections for its top posts, including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Treasurer.

Additionally, elections will also be held for one Apex Council member and two positions on the IPL Governing Council. Harbhajan Singh’s nomination marks his first official step into national cricket administration. Earlier, he had worked as an advisor with the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). A Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party, the former off-spinner comes with huge cricketing experience,

He has 417 wickets from 103 Test matches and was also a key member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team. According to the Indian Express, he won't be the only high-profile former cricketer at the table.

Harbhajan Singh Nominated by Punjab Cricket Association

Former India captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has also been nominated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). Ganguly previously led the board in 2019 and could potentially return to an administrative position, depending on how state associations align their support. It looks like many state cricket bodies are now choosing well-known faces, whether from cricket or administration, to represent them. Karnataka has nominated former cricketer Raghuram Bhatt, while Mumbai has put forward Sanjay Naik.

Himachal Pradesh will be represented by former IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Uttar Pradesh has chosen experienced administrator Rajeev Shukla. Saurashtra and Baroda will be sending Jaydev Shah and Pranav Amin, while Tamil Nadu has picked its secretary, R.I. Palani. The Indian board has largely avoided contested elections over the past decade, with key positions often decided through internal consensus among member associations. Whether that trend continues this year remains to be seen.

As per the circular sent to all state units, the nomination window for candidates will be open from September 20 to 21. Candidates may withdraw their names by September 23, with the election to be held five days later.

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