Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has categorically denied being in the race to become the next BCCI president. Unverified reports had earlier claimed that the Master Blaster was in the running to take up the administrative role. However, SRT Sports Management, the firm representing Tendulkar, has stated that no such developments have taken place, putting the rumours to rest.
Sachin not in race to become BCCI prez
In a statement, SRT Sports Management said that it has come to light that there were rumours being circulated on Sachin being considered or nominated for the president of BCCI. Denying these reports, the statement asked everyone to refrain from spreading any such information.
“It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place. We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations,” the statement read.
The election of the office bearers will be held on September 28 during the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Polls will take place to elect a new president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary, treasurer, one member of the Apex Council, and two members of the Governing Council.
BCCI election schedule
| Sr. No. | Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call for Members to File Applications to Nominate their Representative | 06 September 2025 |
| 2 | Deadline for Members to File Applications to Nominate their Representative | 8:00 PM, 12 September 2025 |
| 3 | Release of Draft Electoral Roll | 6:00 PM, 13 September 2025 |
| 4 | Submission of Objections to Draft Electoral Roll | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 14 & 15 September 2025 |
| 5 (i) | Examination of Objections and Decisions Thereon | 19 September 2025 |
| 5 (ii) | Release of Final Electoral Roll | 19 September 2025 |
| 6 | Window to File Nomination Applications | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 20 & 21 September 2025 |
| 7 | Scrutiny of Nomination Applications | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 22 September 2025 |
| 8 | Announcement of Validly Nominated Candidates | 4:00 PM, 22 September 2025 |
| 9 | Withdrawal of Nominations (in person) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 23 September 2025 |
| 10 | Announcement of List of Contesting Candidates | 2:00 PM, 23 September 2025 |
| 11 | BCCI General Election – 2025 | 28 September 2025 |
| 12 | Declaration of Results | 28 September 2025 |
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