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The BCCI presidential race is heating up with multiple cricket legends in contention for the top role. Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh are leading the pack of potential candidates. The election process will unfold with nominations starting September 20 and voting scheduled during the AGM on September 28. This election could potentially reshape the leadership of Indian cricket's most powerful administrative body.

Key Points: Ganguly Bhajji Leads BCCI Chief Battle Amid Cricket Admin Showdown

  • Sourav Ganguly emerges as strong contender for BCCI presidency
  • Harbhajan Singh joins elite group of cricket administrator candidates
  • Raghuram Bhat and Jaydev Shah also in competitive race
  • Kiran More adds intrigue with potential surprise nomination
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Ganguly, Bhajji, Raghuram, Jaydev frontrunners in BCCI chief race; Kiran More in contention too

Top cricketers Ganguly, Harbhajan vie for BCCI presidency in high-stakes election with multiple experienced candidates

"An informal meeting on the top post is expected in New Delhi - BCCI Election Report"

New Delhi, Sep 20

With the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for September 28 in Mumbai, the race for the board's presidency has narrowed to a clutch of high-profile names.

The Final Electoral Roll, released by Electoral Officer A.K. Joti on September 19, features four former cricketers and administrators -- Sourav Ganguly (Cricket Association of Bengal), Harbhajan Singh (Punjab Cricket Association), Raghuram Bhat (Karnataka State Cricket Association) and Jaydev Shah (Saurashtra Cricket Association) -- who are seen as frontrunners for the top post. Their presence has strengthened calls for cricketer-administrators to lead the world's richest cricket body.

Adding intrigue is Kiran More, the former India wicketkeeper, ex-national selector and current Baroda Cricket Association secretary. Though not listed as a state representative in the roll, sources indicate a provision exists for his nomination. More, who has also worked with Mumbai Indians and is currently General Manager of the MI Women's side in the WPL, is regarded as a seasoned hand with both cricketing and administrative credentials.

Speculation had briefly swirled around Sachin Tendulkar, but the batting legend has categorically denied interest.

According to reports, an informal meeting on the top post is expected in New Delhi on Saturday. The election process opens with nominations from September 20, scrutiny and the final list of candidates on September 23, and voting during the AGM on September 28. The meeting will also finalise a new set of national selectors, making it a pivotal moment in Indian cricket governance.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why are we always recycling the same names? Indian cricket needs fresh thinking and modern administration. Hope whoever gets elected focuses on grassroots development and women's cricket.
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Harsh A
Bhajji for president! He's been vocal about cricket issues and understands modern cricket. But does he have administrative experience? That's the real question.
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Sarah B
Kiran More could be a dark horse. His experience with Mumbai Indians and WPL shows he understands the business side of cricket too. Need someone who can balance tradition and modernity.
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Aditya G
Hope the new president focuses on domestic cricket structure. IPL gets all attention but Ranji Trophy players need better facilities and pay. That's where real talent comes from!
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Nikhil C
Good to see representatives from different regions. Cricket administration shouldn't be dominated by one zone. Need balanced representation across India.

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