Roger Binny likely to be appointed BCCI president, Rajiv Shukla to continue as vice president: Report

Roger Binny, 67-year-old former India pace bowler is reportedly the top contender for the post of president in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elections. Reports suggested he will likely replace the current BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, while Jay Shah is expected to continue as the cricket body`s secretary.

Roger Binny`s name had recently appeared on the BCCI`s draft electoral rolls for the elections, scheduled to take place on October 18, as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

Nominations for the post of president, secretary, vice president, joint-secretary, and treasurer can be filed on October 11-12 and the scrutiny will take place on October 13. Reports also suggested Rajiv Shukla will continue as the BCCI vice president.

Sharing the development, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla told ANI: "I have filed nomination for the post of Vice President, Roger Binny has filed nomination for the President, Jay Shah has filed for Secretary and Ashish Shelar for Treasurer. As of now, the situation is that all will be appointed unopposed."

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly will likely become India`s representative for the post of chairman in the International Cricket Council (ICC) the report added.

Roger Binny has played 27 Tests and 72 One-day Internationals. He has emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament, taking 18 wickets in eight games. He has recently been named to represent Karnataka in the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM).  

Jay Shah BCCI secretary is set to represent Gujarat Cricket Association and treasurer Arun Dhumal is nominated by the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association to represent the state body in the AGM.

Haryana will be represented by Anirudh Chaudhary. BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla will represent the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. 

Adwait Manohar will represent Vidarbha Cricket Association while Ashish Shelar has been nominated as the Mumbai Cricket Association representative