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BCCI’s 94th AGM: A Power Play Beyond The Boundary

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Mumbai
  • Sep 06, 2025
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When the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convenes its 94th Annual General Meeting at its Mumbai headquarters on September 28, 2025, the world’s richest cricket board will once again find itself at the intersection of sport, politics and power.

The AGM, a routine event on paper, has become a theatre of intrigue where the future of Indian cricket’s administration is scripted. This year, the election of office-bearers—especially the President and Vice-President—promises more than just formal proceedings.

Rajeev Shukla in the Spotlight

Current Vice-President Rajeev Shukla is the name on everyone’s lips. A seasoned administrator, political tactician, and cricket insider, Shukla embodies the delicate balance between cricketing governance and political acumen. Three scenarios are being floated:

1. Status quo – Shukla continues as Vice-President.


2. Elevation – He takes the BCCI presidency, a move insiders rate at a “60-40” probability.


3. Diversion – He steps in as IPL Chairman, steering the game’s most glamorous league.

 

Whatever the outcome, his presence ensures he remains central to the power equation.

Contest for the IPL Governing Council

The IPL Governing Council, the nerve centre of the world’s most-watched cricket league, could witness the return of former treasurer Anirudh Choudhury. Equally strong in the race is Avishek Dalmiya of Bengal, whose surname alone carries cricketing legacy weight. Their induction would shape not only IPL policies but also its global standing.

Beyond Elections: Accountability & Reform

While headlines will focus on the high-profile polls, the AGM’s agenda stretches beyond electoral drama. The body will adopt the Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report for FY 2024–25, approve the annual budget for FY 2025–26, and appoint the Ombudsman, Ethics Officer, Standing Committees, and Umpires’ Committee. In effect, September 28 will decide not just who governs Indian cricket, but also how it will be governed.

A Wider Canvas

The timing of this AGM is critical. With the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gaining rapid traction and India set for a packed international calendar, stability at the helm will be vital. The appointments will also reflect how BCCI balances cricket’s traditional guardians with its modern commercial imperatives.

The Big Picture

The BCCI is no ordinary sporting body. It commands revenues larger than many international federations combined, wields influence at the ICC, and shapes cricketing destinies from Mohali to Melbourne. Its elections, therefore, are not just about Indian cricket—they are about global cricket power.

As the delegates gather in Mumbai, one thing is certain: the 94th AGM will be more than minutes and motions—it will be a match in itself, with winners, runners-up, and plenty of spectators watching from the sidelines.