Overview

• Vice‑president Rajeev Shukla remains acting head, with multiple reports positioning him as the favorite to be elected president this month.
• Elections are slated for the last week of September under the current BCCI constitution, with the presidency and IPL chair among posts to be filled.
• Guidance is being sought on whether IPL chairman Arun Dhumal must take a three‑year cooling‑off after six cumulative years, with names such as Sanjay Naik and Anirudh Chaudhry reported as potential successors.
• Secretary Devajit Saikia’s position is under discussion, with reports listing Saikia, Dhumal and former treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry as contenders for the secretary role.
• Following Dream11’s exit tied to the online gaming law, the BCCI issued an expression of interest on September 2 for national team lead sponsor rights, and the men’s team is expected to enter the Asia Cup without a shirt sponsor.