Binny replaces Ganguly as Indian cricket board chief
World Cup winner Roger Binny was on Tuesday appointed head of India's cricket board - the sport's richest body - replacing Sourav Ganguly after he was reportedly forced out in a political tussle.
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India Won't Travel To Pakistan For Asia Cup 2023, Says Jay Shah
The Indian cricket team won't be travelling to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup, Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah said on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 91st BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on Tuesday. The 2023 Asia Cup is slated to be hosted by Pakistan and sources had earlier said that the BCCI was open to sending Team India to participate in the tournament. Shah, who is also the BCCI secretary, said that the 2023 Asia Cup may be played in a neutral venue and not Pakistan.
Roger Binny replaces Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president
Sourav Ganguly, the board's vice-president said. Binny, 67, was elected at a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai where secretary Jay Shah won another term in office, Rajeev Shukla told reporters.
Roger Binny Set To Be Named 36th BCCI President But Questions Remain On ICC Chairmanship
The issue of ICC chairmanship will be up for discussion when the BCCI holds it Annual General Meeting (AGM), where former India cricketer Roger Binny will replace Sourav Ganguly as the new Board President in Mumbai on Tuesday. The election of the next set of office-bearers will be a mere formality as all are set to be elected unopposed. However, the members will deliberate if BCCI should field a candidate for the ICC chair or support incumbent Greg Barclay for a second term. The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.
Roger Binny to be elected 36th BCCI president but questions remain on ICC chairmanship
Sourav Ganguly as the new Board President on Tuesday. The election of the next set of office-bearers will be a mere formality as all are set to be elected unopposed. However, the members will deliberate if the BCCI should field a candidate for the ICC chair or support incumbent Greg Barclay for a second term. The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.
After exiting BCCI, Sourav Ganguly to run for CAB president
cricket board’s (BCCI) president, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has decided to file nomination for the post of president at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The move has come as a surprise because he had reportedly declined the board’s offer to become the IPL chairman on October 11. Ganguly confirmed to TOI that he will be contesting the CAB elections and he intends to file his nomination on October 22 after deciding on his panel.
PM Modi and Jay Shah react to Indian women's team Asia Cup 2022 win
Narendra Modi and BCCI secretary Jay Shah congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their victory in the final of the Asia Cup on Saturday. India crushed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final match of the Women's Asia Cup 2022, clinching their seventh title. PM Modi applauded the team for their outstanding display of skill and teamwork to win the Women's Asia Cup. The Prime Minister tweeted, "Our women cricket team makes us proud with their grit and dexterity! Congratulations to the team for winning the Women's Asia Cup. They have shown outstanding skill and teamwork. Best wishes to the players for their upcoming endeavours."
"What Doesn't Make Sense Is...": Ex-India Batter After Mohammed Shami's T20 World Cup Selection
The BCCI selection Committee on Friday named Mohammed Shami as injured Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in India's T20 World Cup squad. Bumrah has been ruled out of competitive cricket for an indefinite period due to stress related injury on his back. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Mohammed Shami as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad. Shami has reached Australia and will link up with the squad in Brisbane ahead of the warm-up matches," BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted in a press release.