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Jay Shah, the newly appointed chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is expected to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) special general meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday as a “special invitee.”
According to The Telegraph, the SGM has been called to elect the new secretary and treasurer of the BCCI. Assam’s Devajit Saikia is set to assume the secretary role, while Prabhtej Singh of the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association will take over as treasurer unopposed.
This change follows Ashish Shelar stepping down as treasurer after being inducted into the Maharashtra cabinet as a minister. Saikia, recently appointed as interim secretary by BCCI president Roger Binny under special constitutional powers, will officially take charge during the meeting.
Shah’s attendance as ICC chairman is seen as significant. Sources indicate his participation aligns with the precedent set by former ICC chairman N. Srinivasan, who attended BCCI meetings during his tenure in 2014-2015. While ICC rules prohibit the chairperson from formal ties with member associations, the BCCI constitution does not impose such restrictions, allowing Shah to attend. He is also expected to be honored during the meeting for his elevation to ICC chairman.
Amid these developments, a petition questioning the tenure of BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla could raise issues. The petition, submitted to the electoral officer, alleges that Shukla’s cumulative tenure surpasses the nine-year limit set by the Supreme Court.
The SGM may also address Team India’s recent performance in Australia, though it remains unclear whether formal discussions with the support staff and selection committee will occur.
Additionally, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly will attend the meeting but without voting rights, as his name was not submitted by the stipulated deadline.
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