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Anshuman Gaekwad set to be new ICA president

As per the draft list of nominated candidates for the ICA election, which will be held from October 27-29 and will be conducted by BCCI's Electoral Officer AK Joti, Gaekwad, who was the ICA's male representative in the BCCI Apex Council in the last term, is the sole candidate for the president's post. Gaekwad has just turned 70 and was ineligible to take up any post in the Board, though he is eligible for the ICA top post which doesn't have an age bar.

"Getting Better And..": PV Sindhu On Recovering From Injury and World Tour Finals Plans

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu is hoping to make a comeback at the season-ending World Tour Finals in December after being forced to take a long break from the international circuit due to an ankle injury. One of the fittest sportsperson in the circuit, Sindhu had suffered a stress fracture on her left foot on way to her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal in Birmingham in August.

Prithvi Shaw Hits Terrific Half-century As Mumbai Defeat Mizoram In Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

Dashing opener Prithvi Shaw's blazing blade decimated Mizoram as Mumbai started their campaign in style with a nine wicket victory in the opening group A league match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Rajkot on Tuesday. After Mizoram were restricted at 98 for 8 in 20 overs, Mumbai racked up the required runs in just 10.3 overs with Shaw remaining unbeaten on 55 off 34 balls. He and Aman Hakim Khan (39 not out off 22 balls) added 91 runs in just 8.4 overs to finish off the match in a jiffy. When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mizoram as Mumbai started their campaign in style with a nine wicket victory in the opening group A league match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy on Tuesday. After Mizoram were restricted at 98 for 8 in 20 overs, Mumbai racked up the required runs in just 10.3 overs with Shaw remaining unbeaten on 55 off 34 balls. He and Aman Hakim Khan (39 not out off 22 balls) added 91 runs in just 8.4 overs to finish off the match in a jiffy.

Roger Binny files nomination for post of BCCI president, Jay Shah likely to remain secretary

BCCI president and is likely to get the top job unopposed, Board vice president Rajeev Shukla said. Binny, 67, is so far the only candidate to have filed nomination for the post and if no more candidate emerges, he will replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI chief when the Board holds its AGM in Mumbai on October 18. After hectic parleys and back-channel discussions in the past one week, it was decided that Binny would be the 36th Board president, one of the sources familiar with the development, said. Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has also filed nomination and will continue as BCCI secretary for a second consecutive term if no more candidate throws his hat in the ring.

Roger Binny Has Filed Nomination For BCCI President, May Be Appointed Unopposed: Rajeev Shukla

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Tuesday that former cricketer Roger Binny has filed nomination for the post of board president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ashish Shelar has filed nomination for treasurer and they are likely to be elected unopposed. "I have filed nomination for the post of vice-president, Roger Binny has filed nomination for the president, Jay Shah has filed for secretary and Ashish Shelar for treasurer. As of now, the situation is that all will be appointed unopposed," said Shukla while interacting with the media.

Sourav Ganguly Refuses IPL Chairmanship, Had Expressed Interest To Continue As BCCI President: Report

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who reached Mumbai on Monday evening, had a lot of meetings with the stakeholders of the national cricket body in New Delhi, last week. The former India captain was keen to continue as BCCI President but he was told that there is no precedence of giving a second term to the Board president. "Sourav was offered IPL chairmanship but he politely declined the offer. His logic was that he cannot accept becoming head of a sub-committee in BCCI after heading the same institution. He had expressed interest in continuing in the position," the BCCI source said.

Roger Binny Likely To Succeed Sourav Ganguly As BCCI President: Sources

Roger Binny, former Indian cricket team star and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, is likely to be the next BCCI President replacing Sourav Ganguly, sources told NDTV. Binny is currently serving as an office bearer in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). He has previously served as a member of the BCCI selection committee. The name of Ganguly, a former India captain who became the BCCI president in October, 2019, is likely being discussed as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, the sources added.

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Anshuman Gaekwad set to be new ICA president

"Getting Better And..": PV Sindhu On Recovering From Injury and World Tour Finals Plans

Prithvi Shaw Hits Terrific Half-century As Mumbai Defeat Mizoram In Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Prithvi Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Roger Binny files nomination for post of BCCI president, Jay Shah likely to remain secretary

Roger Binny Has Filed Nomination For BCCI President, May Be Appointed Unopposed: Rajeev Shukla

Sourav Ganguly Refuses IPL Chairmanship, Had Expressed Interest To Continue As BCCI President: Report

Roger Binny Likely To Succeed Sourav Ganguly As BCCI President: Sources