Former India pacer Roger Binny stepped down as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with Rajeev Shukla, the board`s Vice-President, assuming charge as the acting chief until fresh elections are conducted.
According to a report by Dainik Jagran, an Apex Council meeting of the BCCI was convened on Wednesday under Shukla’s leadership. The central focus of the meeting was the board`s sponsorship situation, particularly in light of the termination of Dream11’s contract as the official sponsor.
The board now faces the pressing task of securing a new sponsor for the upcoming two-and-a-half-year cycle. With the Asia Cup scheduled to begin on September 10, the timeline for finding a suitable replacement is tight, posing a significant logistical challenge for the administration.
The BCCI is expected to expedite discussions with potential sponsors in the coming days, as the absence of a title sponsor during a major tournament could have both financial and branding implications.
More updates to follow…