Follow UsFormer India spinner Harbhajan Singh could be next in line to take over as the BCCI president, according to a report on Cricbuzz. Previously, Sachin Tendulkar's name had come up to take over the job, but his team has denied any such development. However, Harbhajan is yet to clarify his stance.
The reports come after the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) have reportedly nominated his name for BCCI's top post. It will be clear once the nominations are actually filed.
As per BCCI's electoral officer AK Joti, the nomination window will be between September 20 and 21, and the election is scheduled for September 28. The candidates have until September 23 to withdraw their names, after which a final list of candidates will be announced.
According to a notification from the BCCI electoral officer, "An Information Sheet from the Representative specifying all Elective Posts held by the Representative in the BCCI and/or any Full Member of the BCCI Previously and/or currently, along with the Name of the Elective Posts and Tenures of such positions. The Information in this regard is to be submitted in the prescribed Form C, signed by the Representative and duly attested by a Notary/Oath Commissioner."
The BCCI are on the lookout for a new president after Roger Binny stepped down from the post, as it is the mandate to move aside after the office bearer reaches the age of 70. Rajiv Shukla is currently the interim BCCI president.