The ICC chairman Jay Shah is likely to attend the special general meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai on Sunday as a ‘special invitee’.
The former secretary has been called the SGM to elect BCCI’s new secretary and treasurer. Assam’s Devajit Saikia will take over as secretary while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia of Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association will replace Ashish Shelar as the new treasurer unopposed.
Shelar had to vacate the post after joining the Maharashtra cabinet as a minister. Devajit Saikia was appointed as interim secretary after BCCI president Roger Binny exercised his special powers granted in the constitution.
However, ICC rules clearly state that the chairperson cannot be formally associated with any member association.
The BCCI constitution doesn’t mention anything specific in this regard and officials have utilised such lacuna in the rulebook to attend meetings.
Shah is expected to be feliciated by the members for attaining the ICC position during the meeting.
“His participation in the SGM would violate Supreme Court directives, leading to potential legal challenges and invalidation of SGM decisions,” the petition states.
According to BCCI constitution, Shukla’s tenure as vice-president from 2004 to 2014 qualifies as an office take over. He has held various positions for over 10 years.
Amid the procedural transistions, a petition challenging the tenure of BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla could stir controversy. The petition, submitted to the electoral officer, alleges that Shukla’s cumulative tenure exceeds the nine-year limit prescribed by the Supreme Court.
The SGM may also address Team India’s recent performance in Australia, though it remains uncertain whether formal interactions with the support staff and selection committee will take place.
Meanwhile, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will be represented by presiden Snehasish Ganguly, Albeit without voting rights, as the association failed to submit his name by the stipulated deadline.
