Who will be Next BCCI President? Legendary Indian Cricketers in the Race to Replace Roger Binny

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to undergo major leadership changes after the recent changes in the leadership with Roger Binny's retirement from the BCCI president position. Binny, who took charge of the BCCI leadership in 2022 after Sourav Ganguly stepped down from the position, turned the age limit of 70 in July 2025 and could no longer continue in the role as per the rules.

After the exit of Binny from the president position, Rajeev Shukla took over the president role as an interim president until the position is filled with a new member on the board. Shukla, who has held the vice-president position since 2020, will manage the responsibilities of the BCCI president until a new appointment is made. The board is expected to finalize the selection of the next BCCI president during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this year. Until then, Shukla will oversee ongoing operations and key decisions in India’s top cricketing body.

Role of a BCCI President

A BCCI president holds a significant importance in Indian cricket. Being the president of the richest cricket board in the world comes with a lot of responsibilities. The president presides over meetings of the General Body and the Apex Council, ensuring that board policies and decisions are implemented on time and that too effectively without any delay in the procedure.
In addition to administrative duties, the BCCI president has the power to delegate responsibilities to other office bearers in case of vacancy or if an official is unable to perform their role. The president also works with other senior officials to manage domestic and international cricket schedules, sponsorship agreements, and the organization of tournaments such as the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Many former cricketers have held the position earlier and carried out the functioning of the president smoothly. Continuing a trend of athletes transitioning into governance and administration roles within the board itself. So, now with Binny gone, it would be interesting to see who will fill in the shoes of Roger Binny.

Who Will be Next BCCI President After Roger Binny?

Several former Indian players and masters of the game could be considered for the new BCCI President role. Some of the best cricketers in the world like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Ravi Shastri could be seen as the potential candidates. The appointment is expected to be finalized through consensus among the board members, and the elections are likely to be uncontested, following past Trends.
Apart from Tendulkar, Dravid, and Shastri, Rajeev Shukla remains a strong contender for consideration beyond his interim tenure, along with the possibility of a legendary former player stepping in as the next BCCI president. If confirmed, the appointment will continue the tradition of ex-players taking the top leadership role in Indian cricket, following in the footsteps of Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny.

The board will finalize the permanent selection of the new BCCI president in the upcoming AGM meeting, which will begin a new chapter in the governance of Indian cricket. The reports only suggest the potential names being considered, and nothing has been finalized as of now. So, it remains unclear who will be the new BCCI President after Roger Binny.