Harbhajan Singh linked with BCCI President post after Sachin as the day of elections draw closer and closer.
Harbhajan Singh is currently being associated with the top position at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following Sachin Tendulkar. Although Harbhajan has not yet provided an explanation, Tendulkar has previously denied being involved, raising questions about his potential interest.
With the 45-year-old former spinner, who has 367 international caps across all forms, being nominated by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), there seems to be some real weight to the most recent rumours. Since only candidates supported by a state association are allowed to run, the situation will become more apparent after the nominations are formally filed.
But in less than two weeks, when candidates must submit nominations for the positions, the truth should come to light. The elections are set for September 28, and the nomination period will run from September 20 to 21, according to BCCI electoral officer AK Joti.
The positions of president, vice president, secretary, joint secretary, and treasurer will all be up for election. Recent BCCI AGM trends suggest that competition for these posts is unlikely. As secretary, treasurer, and joint secretary, respectively, incumbents Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, and Rohan Dessai are anticipated to remain in their positions.
As per the election calendar, Friday (September 12) was the last day for state associations to submit the names of their respective delegates who will attend the AGM and, if required, cast their ballots. It is anticipated that the list will be revealed on Saturday, September 13.
On September 22, the nominees will be examined following their filing on September 20 and 21. On September 23, candidates will have the opportunity to withdraw their nominations; the final list of candidates will then be revealed. September 28 is the date of the election and counting.
As per the electoral officer, the candidates will have to specify if any positions they have held in the BCCI. “An Information Sheet from the Representative specifying all Elective Posts held by the Representative in the BCCI and/or any Full Member of the BCCI Previously and/or Currently, along with the Name of the Elective Posts and Tenures of such positions. The Information in this regard is to be submitted in the prescribed Form C signed by the Representative and Duly attested by a Notary/Oath Commissioner,” says the notification.