In a significant shift at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajeev Shukla has been named the interim president following the exit of Roger Binny. This decision comes after an Apex Council meeting held on August 28, 2025, where Shukla took charge as the acting head. The appointment is set to last until the next BCCI elections, which are expected to take place in September 2025.
Rajeev Shukla has been a prominent figure in Indian cricket administration. He previously served as the vice president of BCCI, a position he has held since December 2020. His experience in cricket governance, especially with the Indian Premier League (IPL), made him a natural choice to step into this role. Shukla had also been re-elected as the chairman of the IPL back in 2015.
The sudden leadership change comes in the wake of Roger Binny's departure. Binny, who has served as the BCCI president for a brief period, was expected to continue until the next elections, but his exit has led to Shukla assuming the role as an interim head. Binny can return as president if he is re-elected in the upcoming election. If not, a new president will be chosen for BCCI after September.
A key agenda of the recent Apex Council meeting, held on Wednesday, was the need to find a new sponsor for Team India following Dream11’s exit. With the Asia Cup 2025 approaching on September 9, securing a sponsor before the event is crucial. However, BCCI officials have expressed that the process of finalizing a new sponsor could take more time due to legal and procedural hurdles.
The BCCI will be conducting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections in September under existing guidelines, as the National Sports Governance Act passed earlier this year will take several months to be fully implemented. Under the current rules, office bearers are capped at serving for nine years total or six consecutive years in the same role. The Lodha Committee recommendations continue to shape the structure of BCCI, even as changes loom on the horizon with the new bill.
While Shukla’s leadership is temporary, his involvement in BCCI governance, along with his leadership of the IPL, puts him in a strong position to navigate the board through the interim period. The BCCI leadership change is also part of ongoing reforms and restructuring within India’s premier cricket board.
Rajeev Shukla stepping in as interim BCCI president marks a critical moment for the cricketing body, as it looks to navigate significant challenges including finding a new sponsor, conducting elections, and adjusting to new governance structures. The outcome of the September elections will be closely watched by cricket fans and industry insiders alike.
