Rajeev Shukla set to become interim BCCI president as Roger Binny is turning 70

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Rajeev Shukla is set to take over as interim president next month. As per the constitution, former Indian cricketer Roger Binny will not be able to hold the position as he will turn 70 years old on July 19. Sports Tak has learned that Shukla is set to take over the top post until the elections are conducted.

India's 1983 World Cup-winning member, Roger Binny, was elected president in 2022. He took over the post after former India captain Sourav Ganguly's tenure came to an end.

Shukla will be BCCI's acting president during India's tour of England.

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Big wins during Binny's tenure

During Binny's tenure, India men's team reached the ODI World Cup 2023 final at home against Australia. Then, Rohit Sharma-led India ended their ICC trophy drought with T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados. It was followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title win in Dubai.

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Binny's career in numbers

Binny made his Test debut in 1979 against Pakistan in Bengaluru. A year later, he made his ODI debut against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He was the highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cup 1983. He claimed 18 wickets from eight games at an average of 18.66, including a four-fer. In the final against West Indies, he got the prized wicket of West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and conceded just 23 runs from 10 overs.

He played hist last Test and ODI in 1987. From 27 Tests, he had 47 wickets at an average of 32.63, including two fifers. In ODIs, he bagged 77 wickets from 72 games, including three four-wicket hauls. He has five half-centuries in Tests and one in ODIs.