BCCI to hold AGM on Dec 24, agenda includes decision on 2 new IPL teams & ICC representative

On December 24, the BCCI is all set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to discuss the induction of two new IPL franchises besides the appointment of India’s ICC representative and three new national selectors.

The BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM. It is to be noted that the election of a new vice president is also on the agenda. However, the approval of two new IPL teams to make it a 10-team tournament remains the most important topic.

According to reports, the Adani Group and Sanjeev Goenka’s RPG (owners of the Rising Pune Supergiants) have shown interest in owning new teams with one franchise surely from Ahmedabad.

BCCI’s representative to the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council is another crucial point that will be discussed. It is believed that secretary Jay Shah will represent the BCCI in the global committees.

Appointment of three new selectors, along with a chairman of selectors, is also on cards given that Cricket Committees and Standing Committees are part of the agenda.

“Selection committee is a part of cricket committee plus the technical committee also needs to be formed. They are all statutory sub committees,” a senior BCCI source said.

The Umpires’ sub-committee will also be created while matters related to the National Cricket Academy will also be thoroughly talked about.

The agenda also includes discussion on India’s Future Tours Program for 2021. The preparation with regards to organisation of next year’s T20 World Cup (includes the ICC tax issue) and inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The position of the vice president was left vacant after Mahim Verma’s resignation. Therefore, the election of a new candidate for the position remains a matter of utmost importance on the administrative front. It is expected that the choice would be unanimous.

Two representatives from the governing body will get a seat in the IPL governing council.

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