Will Sachin Tendulkar become the next president of BCCI? Know what he said

By Kaif - Sep 12, 2025 01:02 PM
Last updated on Sep 12, 2025 01:36 PM

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Will Sachin Tendulkar become the next president of BCCI?: Recently, some news about the great cricketer and former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar went viral on social media, in which it was claimed that he could become the next president of BCCI. So, after these news went viral, the company managing Sachin has given a statement and clarified whether he is going to become the president or not?

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It is worth noting that recently former BCCI President Roger Binny turned 70, due to which he resigned from the post of President. According to the BCCI constitution, a person who is more than 70 years of age cannot hold the post of BCCI President. On the other hand, now 52-year-old Sachin Tendulkar's company has given a big reaction to this news.

Sachin Tendulkar has refused to be in contention to become the new BCCI President

Let us tell you that regarding Sachin Tendulkar becoming the BCCI President, his company quoted NDTV as saying- "It has come to our notice that some reports and rumors are circulating regarding Sachin Tendulkar being considered or nominated for the post of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We want to clearly state that nothing like this has happened. We request all concerned parties not to believe in baseless speculations.

? SACHIN NOT IN FRAY FOR BEING THE BCCI PRESIDENT. ?

- Sachin Tendulkar has refused to be in contention to become the new BCCI President. (Cricbuzz). pic.twitter.com/TyqykR47OS

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 11, 2025

After this statement given by Sachin's company, you can guess that he is not going to become the President of BCCI. Let us tell you that for appointment to any post in BCCI, elections are held in the AGM, only after that someone is given any post. In the upcoming AGM of BCCI to be held in Mumbai, there is a possibility that the current vice-president and interim president Rajiv Shukla can be appointed to this post.

Roger Binny's tenure has ended

The post of BCCI President is currently vacant. Because, Roger Binny had to step down earlier this year after completing the age of 70 years. According to the constitution of the board, no official can hold the post after this age limit. Meanwhile, Vice President Rajiv Shukla has taken over as the acting president.

Big cricketer is being contacted

The election of office bearers will be held in the BCCI Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28 and there is speculation that a big cricketer can be approached for this post unanimously. Recently, Dainik Jagran Sports Editor Abhishek Tripathi had revealed in his report that the name of a legendary Indian cricketer is also being considered for this top post.

Cricketer becoming president started in 2019

Let us tell you that the trend of former cricketers holding the post of BCCI President started in 2019. When Sourav Ganguly took over the post. He was later replaced by Binny, a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team. However, Tendulkar's clarification has added to the mystery surrounding the BCCI president. He achieved this feat at his idol's home ground, the Wankhede Stadium, in the semi-final against Australia.

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