Overview

• Parliament approved the National Sports Bill on August 12 to raise the retirement age for national sports federation office-bearers from 70 to 75.
• Under the Supreme Court-approved BCCI constitution, officials who turn 70 are disqualified, creating uncertainty when Binny reached that threshold in July.
• Multiple sources report Binny will remain president through the September AGM under the new age cap, subject to state unit consent.
• The BCCI’s legal team is examining the bill’s provisions to determine its effect on the board’s RTI exemption and internal eligibility rules.
• State units and other key board figures will vote on any extension of Binny’s tenure before the AGM, where leadership elections will be finalized.