The front-runner to be the next president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is Kiran More, a former Indian batsman and wicketkeeper. According to sources, the senior brass of the BCCI has made contact with a number of well-known former West Zone cricket players, including one from Saurashtra. Nonetheless, it seems that the state associations have unanimously chosen More.
The resignation of Roger Binny, who resigned on July 19 after reaching the board’s age restriction of 70, is the next development. Vice President Rajeev Shukla has been in charge of top-level operations ever since.
The BCCI elections, which were initially planned for September 28, are not expected to take place this year, according to IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal. Alternatively, a candidate may be appointed without opposition without a formal election provided an agreement is reached.
“It is going to be a unanimous decision. Mostly all of the state associations are on the same page with the BCCI’s eagerness to have Kiran More at the helm. We will get to know about the final decision shortly,” sources told NDTV.
Kiran More: Experienced Hand Poised for BCCI Top Role
Kiran More, born in 1962, made his India team debut in 1984 and played until 1993, appearing in 94 One-Day Internationals and 49 Test matches. He represented India in the Asia Cup victories of 1988 and 1991. Beyond his playing career, More assumed several significant roles in coaching and cricket administration.
More served as Chairman of Selectors for the BCCI and worked as the Mumbai Indians IPL wicketkeeping consultant. He later joined USA Cricket as Director of Cricket and temporary coach, where he restructured the team’s career paths after they gained ODI status in 2019. Currently, he chairs the Cricket Advisory Committee of the Baroda Cricket Association.
If More becomes president, the BCCI will gain a wealth of experience at the top. With India hosting several high-profile competitions in the coming years, including the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, his appointment could prove crucial for Indian cricket at this pivotal moment.
