What's on the BCCI's AGM agenda
A look at some of the important issues that will be deliberated upon at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai on Monday
Arun Venugopal
08-Nov-2015
The BCCI is apparently a divided house over whether to pull the plug early on N Srinivasan's ICC role • PTI
A look at some of the important issues that will be deliberated upon at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai on Monday.
ICC chairmanship
While there have been reports of N Srinivasan being replaced as the BCCI's nominee for ICC chairman, it is learnt that the board is divided on the issue. A member from the East Zone said some people within the BCCI felt that prematurely ending Srinivasan's tenure, which is set to end in June 2016, would draw global attention to "BCCI politics". A member of the South Zone, though, maintained that it is "highly unlikely" that Srinivasan would continue in the ICC role.
While there have been reports of N Srinivasan being replaced as the BCCI's nominee for ICC chairman, it is learnt that the board is divided on the issue. A member from the East Zone said some people within the BCCI felt that prematurely ending Srinivasan's tenure, which is set to end in June 2016, would draw global attention to "BCCI politics". A member of the South Zone, though, maintained that it is "highly unlikely" that Srinivasan would continue in the ICC role.
Two new IPL teams
There is likely to be greater clarity on the bidding document for the two new franchises following the AGM, wherein a discussion on parties that have shown interest in buying the two new franchises is likely to happen. A BCCI official said a few companies from Kerala had shown interest in owning a franchise in the IPL.
There is likely to be greater clarity on the bidding document for the two new franchises following the AGM, wherein a discussion on parties that have shown interest in buying the two new franchises is likely to happen. A BCCI official said a few companies from Kerala had shown interest in owning a franchise in the IPL.
Conflict of interest
Discussion on the document prepared by BCCI president Shashank Manohar that deals with conflict of interest issues is likely to be the main item on the agenda at the AGM.
Discussion on the document prepared by BCCI president Shashank Manohar that deals with conflict of interest issues is likely to be the main item on the agenda at the AGM.
Composition of IPL governing council
The IPL governing council may likely see three new independent directors introduced alongside five BCCI members. It is understood that Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly, who hold key positions within the India team and the Cricket Association of Bengal respectively, may be dropped in keeping with Manohar's attempts to eliminate conflicts of interest.
The IPL governing council may likely see three new independent directors introduced alongside five BCCI members. It is understood that Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly, who hold key positions within the India team and the Cricket Association of Bengal respectively, may be dropped in keeping with Manohar's attempts to eliminate conflicts of interest.
The selection panel
There has been plenty of conjecture on the composition of the senior team's selection committee, with different suggestions - ranging from a comprehensive overhaul to a continuation of the existing panel - floating around. The dominant theory, however, is the panel, save for possibly Roger Binny, is expected to continue till the conclusion of the World T20.
There has been plenty of conjecture on the composition of the senior team's selection committee, with different suggestions - ranging from a comprehensive overhaul to a continuation of the existing panel - floating around. The dominant theory, however, is the panel, save for possibly Roger Binny, is expected to continue till the conclusion of the World T20.
Appointment of ombudsman
This has been one of the new administration's pet projects. An independent observer, who according to a senior administrator will be an "eminent figure", is likely to be appointed on Monday to offer a dispassionate assessment of the workings of the BCCI.
This has been one of the new administration's pet projects. An independent observer, who according to a senior administrator will be an "eminent figure", is likely to be appointed on Monday to offer a dispassionate assessment of the workings of the BCCI.
Trimming committees
It is understood that Manohar is keen on pruning the number of members on different committees, and the downsizing is likely to be effected at the AGM.
It is understood that Manohar is keen on pruning the number of members on different committees, and the downsizing is likely to be effected at the AGM.
Discussion on venues
The board is likely to discuss the recent controversies surrounding the DDCA and the impact of that on Delhi hosting the fourth Test against South Africa. Cricket Association of Bihar Secretary Aditya Verma told ESPNcricinfo that he had made submissions in connection with Bihar's affiliation to the BCCI, and the matter was set to come up in the AGM. There is also likely to be discussion on the status of the disputed stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which, if unresolved, would lead to the city losing hosting rights at the World T20. Sources in the Andhra Cricket Association have also indicated that they will push for Test status for the stadium in Visakhapatnam.
The board is likely to discuss the recent controversies surrounding the DDCA and the impact of that on Delhi hosting the fourth Test against South Africa. Cricket Association of Bihar Secretary Aditya Verma told ESPNcricinfo that he had made submissions in connection with Bihar's affiliation to the BCCI, and the matter was set to come up in the AGM. There is also likely to be discussion on the status of the disputed stands at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which, if unresolved, would lead to the city losing hosting rights at the World T20. Sources in the Andhra Cricket Association have also indicated that they will push for Test status for the stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Arun Venugopal is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo