In a significant transition for Indian cricket administration, Roger Binny, the current President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has stepped down upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Effective immediately, Rajeev Shukla, who had been serving as the BCCI Vice-President, is now the acting or interim President of the cricket board.

Binny, a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, assumed the BCCI presidency in October 2022. His tenure became subject to the board’s constitutional age limit, which mandates that an office-bearer cannot continue in office upon turning 70—an age he crossed in July 2025. Despite the recently passed National Sports Governance Bill—raising the age limit to 75—the BCCI continues to operate under its existing constitution, which maintains the age cap at 70.

At a recent Apex Council meeting chaired by Shukla, the board focused on securing a long-term sponsorship deal in view of Dream11’s recent contract termination and the approach of the Asia Cup starting September 10. Shukla is expected to lead the BCCI through this crucial period until the next elections, likely scheduled for the Annual General Meeting in September.

Background & Future Outlook

Roger Binny, known for his all-rounder prowess in India’s triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign, has also served as a coach, selector, and head of the Karnataka State Cricket Association. His presidency of BCCI began after succeeding Sourav Ganguly in 2022.

Rajeev Shukla, a seasoned sports administrator and Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh, has held key roles across journalism, politics, and cricket administration—including as IPL chairman and BCCI Vice-President since December 2020. This marks the first instance of an individual from Uttar Pradesh leading the board—albeit in an interim capacity .

The upcoming elections will determine whether Binny could return if re-elected, or whether Shukla will secure the full-term presidency.