Is Sachin Tendulkar in race to become BCCI President? What former Indian captain told?
Sachin Tendulkar: The BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on September 28. Ahead of the AGM to be held later this month, a report had surfaced that Sachin Tendulkar could become the BCCI President. However, Tendulkar has categorically dismissed these speculations and denied any such incident.
Tendulkar dismissed speculation
Legendary batsman and former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday dismissed speculation that he is in the race to become the next President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His management firm termed all such talk as 'baseless'.
Binny's term ended in July
Tendulkar's management firm has issued a statement on his behalf, putting an end to speculation that he could be a possible successor to Roger Binny. Binny's term ended in July when he turned 70.
Do not pay attention to baseless speculation
In a statement issued by the company, it was said that it has come to our notice that some news and rumors are spreading about Sachin Tendulkar's name 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 pay attention to baseless speculation.
The agenda of the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) includes many important issues. These include the formation of the Apex Council of BCCI and the Governing Council of Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League (WPL). The Apex Council will include one representative from the Board's General Assembly and two representatives from the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA).