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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has scheduled a Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12, 2025, at its headquarters in Mumbai. The meeting, set to commence at 12 noon, will focus on electing a new Secretary and Treasurer to fill the current vacancies in the organisation.

 

The notice for the SGM was reportedly sent to state associations on Saturday by Devajit Saikia, the acting Secretary and Joint Secretary of the BCCI.

 

Saikia assumed the acting role following a directive by BCCI President Roger Binny, who exercised special powers granted under Article 7.2 (d) of the BCCI constitution.

 

This provision allows the President to delegate the functions of an office-bearer in case of a vacancy or indisposition until the role is formally filled.

 

The vacancies in the BCCI arose after Jay Shah stepped down as Secretary to take charge as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.

 

In a subsequent development, Treasurer Ashish Shelar resigned from his position after being appointed as a cabinet minister in the Maharashtra state government. As per the BCCI constitution, ministers are prohibited from holding office-bearer roles in the cricket board, necessitating Shelar's resignation.

 

The BCCI constitution further mandates that any vacancy in the Apex Council must be filled through elections within 45 days, to be conducted during a Special General Body Meeting convened for this purpose.

 

The upcoming SGM aligns with this requirement, ensuring the timely appointment of officials to these crucial positions.

 

At present, no concrete names have emerged as potential candidates to succeed Shah and Shelar. However, the issuance of the election notice provides ample time for stakeholders to deliberate and nominate suitable individuals for the roles.

 

Given the significance of these positions in shaping the direction of Indian cricket, the selection process is expected to garner substantial attention.

 

Jay Shah’s departure from the Secretary role comes as a milestone in his career, marking his elevation to an international leadership position within cricket’s governing body. Meanwhile, Ashish Shelar's transition to state-level politics reflects the diverse roles undertaken by individuals associated with the BCCI.