Rajeev Shukla Set to Succeed Roger Binny as BCCI President

Upcoming Leadership Change in BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised for a leadership transition, with current vice-president Rajeev Shukla expected to step in as president, succeeding Roger Binny. Shukla, a seasoned Congress politician, may serve in this role temporarily for three months before potentially running for the full presidency during the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 2025.

Reasons Behind Roger Binny's Departure

Roger Binny, who has been at the helm of the BCCI and is a former Indian cricketer, will reach the age of 70 on July 10, 2025. According to BCCI regulations, any official in such a position must resign upon turning 70. This rule was established following reforms recommended by the Justice Lodha Committee.

Consequently, Binny's resignation is mandated in July. Rajeev Shukla, already serving as vice-president and possessing considerable experience within the board, is anticipated to take over temporarily. It remains to be seen if he will opt to run for a full term in the upcoming elections later this year.

Profile of Rajeev Shukla

Rajeev Shukla is a notable figure in both political and cricket administration circles. He began his professional journey as a journalist and has since become a senior leader within the Congress party. At 65 years old, he represents Kanpur and serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha for Chhattisgarh, in addition to being part of the Congress Working Committee.

Shukla won his initial election with the Akhil Bhartiya Loktantrik Congress Party, which later merged into the Indian National Congress in 2003, leading to his role as a spokesperson. In January 2006, he was appointed secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

From 2011 to 2014, he held the position of Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Planning. Additionally, he has a long history as the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been serving as the BCCI vice-president since December 2020.