In a firm rebuttal to growing media chatter, former Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has officially denied any involvement in becoming the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His management company has asked the public and press to disregard the rumours as baseless.

The rumour mill had been active ever since Roger Binny stepped down from the BCCI President’s post earlier this year, having reached the mandatory age limit under the Board’s rules. Since then, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has been performing the responsibilities in an acting capacity. With the BCCI Annual General Meeting scheduled for 28 September 2025, speculation about who might take up the top post intensified, with Tendulkar’s name often mentioned.

Against this backdrop, Sachin Tendulkar’s official statement clarified that while there have been reports suggesting he might be “considered or nominated”, no such development has taken place. He urged those spreading or consuming these stories to avoid giving weight to unsubstantiated claims.

It’s also relevant that according to the BCCI constitution, any candidate for President must be an active member of a state cricket association and must be formally nominated by it. Though former international players automatically become members of their respective state associations, they still need a state association’s nomination to be eligible. Tendulkar has never held any administrative post within the BCCI structure so far.

Cricket circles had seen the name of Tendulkar among those looked upon favorably by some members, partly because of his iconic status and contributions to the game. However, today’s clarification puts an end—at least for now—to suggestions he might be entering cricket administration in the President’s role.