Roger Binny to Continue as BCCI President Until AGM in September 2025 Despite Age Limit
Roger Binny, the former India аll-rounder and 1983 World Cup hero, celebrated his 70th birthday last month. However, following the passing of the National Sports Bill in Parliament on Tuesday, Binny will remain as BCCI president at least until the body’s Annual General Meeting in September. With the new rule setting the retirement age for office bearers of National Sports Federations at 75, Binny could extend his tenure if the BCCI state unit members agree, as the International Cricket Council doesn’t have an age limit for its officials.
“The National Sports Bill has just been passed, so we have some time to study it and engage in proper discussion before taking any decision,” the source said.
“There are other points to discuss in the Bill for sure, and all the stakeholders, including senior players and coaching staff, will be consulted, particularly because cricket will be played at the 2028 Olympics,” he added.
The BCCI will fall under the scope of the National Sports Bill, but the Right to Information (RTI) Act will not apply to the board as it does not receive any government funding. The BCCI’s legal team is currently reviewing the details of the bill to understand its full implications.
The BCCI will be governed by the National Sports Bill, but the Right to Information (RTI) Act will not apply to it, as the board doesn’t receive any government grants. The BCCI’s legal team is still reviewing the details of the Bill. Roger Binny took over as BCCI president in October 2022 succeeded former India captain Sourav Ganguly in the role.
India’s next mаjor challenge is the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the T20I format, with the matches hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 17th edition of the tournаment will take place from September 9 to September 28, featuring eight teams. India, led by Suryаkumar Yadav, will enter as the favorites, thanks to the strength of their squad.
India is in Group A, аlongside Pakistan, Oman, and UAE, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghаnistan, and Hong Kong. The highly аnticipated India vs Pakistan match will tаke place on Sunday, September 14, аt the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.