&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Next BCCI President: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to contest for vacant post, firm releases statement")
India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar is not in the race for the vacant post of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president as he distanced himself on Thursday (Sep 11). Tendulkar, who represented India for more than two decades, was reportedly linked with the BCCI president post, which has been vacant since Roger Binny resigned in August. However, Tendulkar’s representative firm has now released a statement, distancing the legendary cricketer from the post.
Tendulkar distances himself from BCCI top post
“It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place. We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations,” a statement from SRT Sports Management, who represents Tendulkar read.
The BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set to take place later in September as cricket’s biggest governing body looks for new officials. In August, Rajeev Shukla took over as the interim president of the BCCI after Binny had to resign from his post. However, the post won’t be vacant for long as the BCCI will decide the new President soon. It is likely that a former cricketer will take over as the president of the board, as has been the case.
But the latest development sees Tendulkar not in contention after he cleared the air on his stance. As things stand, a former cricketer is likely to take the highest post, while the AGM will also decide on the next chairman of the IPL.
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Rajeev Shukla can be in contention for the vice presidency role and IPL chairman, while Devajit Saikia, who has completed three years cumulatively as joint secretary (2 years and three months) and secretary (nine months), will continue in his position.
In case Shukla takes charge of either office, Bihar Cricket Association president and BJP leader from the state, Rakesh Tiwary, will be in contention to fill the other vacant post.
