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Rajeev Shukla Set to Assume Interim BCCI Presidency as Roger Binny Reaches Age Cap

He will take over from mid-July, guiding the board until a new president is elected at the September AGM.

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Rajeev Shukla became the BCCI vice president in 2020.

Overview

  • Roger Binny will turn 70 on July 19, activating the BCCI rule that disqualifies office-bearers over 70 years.
  • As the senior vice-president, Shukla is set to become acting president for three months under the board's constitution.
  • Shukla has been BCCI vice-president since 2020 and previously served as IPL chairman from 2011 to 2018.
  • During Binny’s tenure, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy and launched the Women’s Premier League.
  • Elections at the September Annual General Meeting will open the field for Shukla to seek a full-term presidency.