The current Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla downplayed speculation about him stepping in as interim president once Roger Binny’s term concludes, calling it a routine “procedural” matter. On Monday morning, social media buzzed with reports suggesting Shukla would replace Binny, who turns 70 on July 19. At 65, Shukla is expected to assume the role on a temporary basis for three months, though he emphasized there’s no need to overstate the situation.
According to sources, with the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, the month he would turn 66, he could stand for the post of full-time president in the elections.
Shukla addressed the ongoing speculations and classified them as “useless talks.” For Shukla, taking over the position on an interim basis is a procedural matter; there is nothing more to it.
“These are useless talks. When one spot is about to get vacant, the person next in line gets the interim charge before the election. It is a procedural thing,” Shukla told ANI.
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Roger was elected as the 36th president of BCCI in October 2022, replacing former-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who completed his three-year tenure. Notably, Binny was the only candidate to have filed a nomination for the top post.
During his presidency, India won two white-ball titles (ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025). He also introduced the Women’s Premier League (WPL), a women’s franchise cricket league modelled after the highly successful cash-rich IPL.
During his presidency, several steps related to properly strengthening and prioritising domestic cricket, including better incentives, pay, and senior participation in domestic tournaments, took place.
Binny was a crucial contributor to India’s first-ever World Cup victory, taking 18 wickets, the highest number for India in the 1983 World Cup. Binny has previously served as a member of the BCCI selection committee.
