The front-runner to be the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is Kiran More, a former Indian batsman and wicketkeeper. According to sources, the senior brass of the BCCI has made contact with a number of well-known former West Zone cricket players, including one from Saurashtra. Nonetheless, it seems that the state associations have unanimously chosen More.
The resignation of Roger Binny, who resigned on July 19 after reaching the board’s age restriction of 70, is the next development. Vice President Rajeev Shukla has been in charge of top-level operations ever since.
The BCCI elections, which were initially planned for September 28, are not expected to take place this year, according to IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal. Alternatively, a candidate may be appointed without opposition without a formal election provided an agreement is reached.
“The decision will be made unanimously. The BCCI’s desire to have Kiran More in charge is shared by almost all of the state organisations. The final decision will soon be known to us,” insiders told NDTV.
Born in 1962, More played for India from 1984 to 1993, appearing in 94 One-Day Internationals and 49 Test matches. He played for the Indian teams that won the Asia Cup in 1988 and 1991.
In addition to his playing career, Kiran More has had a number of important positions in coaching and cricket administration.
Prior to this, he was the BCCI’s Chairman of Selectors and an IPL wicketkeeping consultant for the Mumbai Indians. After the team was granted ODI status in 2019, he was named Director of Cricket and interim coach of USA Cricket, where he was instrumental in reorganising their career paths. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Baroda Cricket Association’s Cricket Advisory Committee.
Kiran More appointment as president would be the first time a former player has held the position, indicating the board’s desire to add more cricketing expertise to its leadership. Given that India will host a number of important international competitions in the years to come, including the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, his appointment may prove noteworthy at a pivotal period in Indian cricket history.
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