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Three Replacement Options For Sourav Ganguly’s Presidential Post In The Indian Cricket Board
Possible replacements for Sourav Ganguly as President of the Indian Cricket Board.
According to sources, Sourav Ganguly will most likely be appointed as India’s representative for the position of World Apex Council Chairman. With the President’s position In the Indian Cricket Council expected to be vacant, numerous candidates have emerged to replace the former Indian Great. This listicle will look at some of the possible replacements for Ganguly as President of the Indian Cricket Board.
Jay Shah
Jay Shah (Source: Twitter)
The current secretary of the Indian Cricket Board, Jay Shah, has long served as Sourav Ganguly’s deputy. As many as 15 state associations are willing to back Shah to become the youngest President in the board’s history.
Many members believed that only Shah’s efforts allowed the Indian T20 League to take place during the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament’s media rights went on to fetch a whopping Rs 48,390 crore, significantly increasing the board’s coffers.
Rajeev Shukla
Rajeev Shukla (Source: Twitter)
The Congress politician, Rajeev Shukla, would be eager to serve as a cricket administrator. Shukla may be thinking about returning to the board. In the past, he was heavily involved with the Indian Cricket Board.
He was the former chairman of the Indian T20 League, where he helped the cash-rich league reach new heights. He currently holds the position of Indian Cricket Board’s Vice-President. Shukla assumed the role in 2020 after a unanimous decision by the board members.
Roger Binny
Roger Binny (Source: Twitter)
Former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Roger Binny is the most likely candidate to succeed Sourav Ganguly as President. The former Indian pacer previously served on the selection committee and is currently an Office Bearer at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
On Thursday, Roger Binny’s name appeared as a representative of the KSCA on the Indian Cricket Board’s Draft Electoral Rolls (posted on the board website) for the October 18 elections and the Annual General Meeting instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon. All of this has fueled speculation that he is the frontrunner for the position of President.
