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Can’t Have Jasprit Bumrah Breaking Down 10 Days Before World Cup: BCCI President Roger Binny | Cricket News
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Can’t Have Jasprit Bumrah Breaking Down 10 Days Before World Cup: BCCI President Roger Binny | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Jasprit Bumrah© AFPNewly elected BCCI president Roger Binny on Thursday reiterated that there was a pressing need to address players getting injured frequently, saying "you can't have a Jasprit Bumrah breaking down 10 days before the World Cup". Bumrah was ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury three days before the Indian team was to fly out for Australia. With Mohammad Shami battling COVID-19 at the same time, the BCCI waited till the 11th hour for him to get fully fit before being named as Bumrah's replacement. Binny had also touched upon this topic after taking charge as the BCCI chief on Tuesday. "We need to address why and how are players are getting injured so badly. We need to address why they are breaking down so easily. Not just now but also in t...
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“Whether We Leave The Country…”: BCCI President Roger Binny On Team India’s Stand On Travelling To Pakistan | Cricket News
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“Whether We Leave The Country…”: BCCI President Roger Binny On Team India’s Stand On Travelling To Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] The BCCI can't take a call on its own on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup or not as it relies on the government to make such decisions, new Board president Rogery Binny said on Thursday. Speaking at an event organised by Karnataka State Cricket Association in Bengaluru, Binny said the BCCI has not approached the government yet on travelling to Pakistan next year but eventually the central government will only decide on the matter."That is not BCCI's call. We need government's clearance to leave the country. Whether we leave the country or teams coming into the country, we need clearance. Once we get clearance from the government then we go with it. We can't make decision on our own. We have to rely on the government. We have not approached them...
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Roger Binny: A cricketer, A Gentleman And ‘Ajaatshatru’ | Cricket News
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Roger Binny: A cricketer, A Gentleman And ‘Ajaatshatru’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] If BCCI had constituted its Annual Awards for a 'Gentleman Cricketer' back in the 1980s, Roger Michael Humphrey Binny perhaps would have been a prime nominee to win it season after season. The 36th president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can be termed in one word 'Ajaatshatru' -- a person without any enemies. While in terms of pure cricketing achievements, his immediate predecessor Sourav Ganguly would be miles ahead but if looked in isolation, the reticent man from Bengaluru isn't short of pedigree and could be quietly assertive as and when he wants to.The BCCI couldn't have had a better choice as a player administrator at the helm than Binny, who will easily go down in the history of Indian cricket as one of most hardworking, honest cricketers to have graced th...
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Sourav Ganguly Spoke In The Interest Of BCCI: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal To NDTV On Dada’s Tenure As President | Cricket News
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Sourav Ganguly Spoke In The Interest Of BCCI: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal To NDTV On Dada’s Tenure As President | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has undergone a big change, with Sourav Ganguly being replaced as president by Roger Binny on Tuesday. Though there remains some whispers about Ganguly's exit as the board's president, the newly-appointed Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman, Arun Dhumal, who was previously the board's treasurer, has spoken highly of the outgoing chief. Dhumal, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, spoke about various aspects of the new tenure that the board is set to kick-off under Binny.Dhumal asserted that everyone in the board was happy when Binny's name came up. As far as Ganguly is concerned, Dhumal said that Dada has been a great leader in the board and is someone who always spoke in the interest of the game. But, he also said that there's ...
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After Becoming BCCI Chief, Roger Binny Names Two Areas He Wants To Work On | Cricket News
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After Becoming BCCI Chief, Roger Binny Names Two Areas He Wants To Work On | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Roger Binny© PTINewly elected BCCI president Roger Binny on Tuesday said that he wants to primarily focus on the prevention of injuries to the players. Former India fast bowler Roger Binny succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 1983 World Cup winner will be the 36th chief of the Indian cricket board. The 91st Annual General Meeting of the BCCI was held in Mumbai. Notably, Binny was the only candidate to have filed a nomination for the top post."As the BCCI president, I want to primarily focus on two things. First is the prevention of injuries to the players. Jasprit Bumrah got injured just before the World Cup, which affected the whole plan. Second, I want to focus on the pitches in the country," BCCI pr...
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What Sourav Ganguly Said About Roger Binny’s Appointment As New BCCI Chief | Cricket News
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What Sourav Ganguly Said About Roger Binny’s Appointment As New BCCI Chief | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sourav Ganguly© TwitterSourav Ganguly, the outgoing Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president wished Roger Binny good luck for being selected as the new board chief. The former India captain also stated that the new office bearers of BCCI will take the Indian Cricket governing council forward. "I wish Roger (Binny) all the best. The new group will take this forward. BCCI is in great hands. Indian cricket is strong so I wish them all the luck," said Ganguly.Ganguly was earlier not considered for a second term as the BCCI President and was stripped of the post after a BCCI meeting at the Trident on October 11.The former cricketer had earlier expressed his thoughts on his tenure as the BCCI President."I was the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal...
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Roger Binny Is New Cricket Board Boss, Jay Shah Gets Another Term | Cricket News
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Roger Binny Is New Cricket Board Boss, Jay Shah Gets Another Term | Cricket News

[ad_1] World Cup winner Roger Binny was Tuesday appointed head of India's cricket board -- the sport's richest body -- replacing Sourav Ganguly after he was reportedly forced out in a political tussle. Binny, 67, was elected president at a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai, where secretary Jay Shah won another term in office, vice-president Rajeev Shukla told reporters.The BCCI, which has a net worth reported at USD 2 billion, enjoys significant clout internationally in cricket but has been in chaos and there have been a slew of court cases involving the powerful organisation.Bangalore-born Binny, who was part of India's historic 1983 World Cup-winning squad, steps into the shoes of Ganguly, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest captains.Ganguly...
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He’s a Nice Man: Mohammad Azharuddin On Roger Binny’s Election As BCCI President | Cricket News
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He’s a Nice Man: Mohammad Azharuddin On Roger Binny’s Election As BCCI President | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Mohammad Azharuddin© InstagramMumbai (Maharashtra) :Former India cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin expressed his happiness over the selection of Roger Binny as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President on Tuesday. Azharuddin called Binny a nice man and reminisced about his playing days with Binny, saying he has fond memories of playing with him. He also informed the board's decision regarding India's contender for the top ICC post and noted that no discussion took place on it, with the BCCI looking to decide on it later. "He (Roger Binny) is a nice man. I have played a lot of cricket with him and we have fond memories. No discussions took place on the ICC chairman post today, the board will decide later," said the former Indian captain.Former Indian cric...
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All You Need To Know About New BCCI President Roger Binny | Cricket News
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All You Need To Know About New BCCI President Roger Binny | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Roger Binny© PTI1983 World Cup-winning team member Roger Binny on Tuesday was officially appointed as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is the 36th president of the national cricket body. This is the second time that a former cricketer would be helming the apex cricket board in the country. Binny will be replacing former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the president of the BCCI. As the 67-year-old takes charge of the board, here's all you need to know about the former India pacer.1. Binny is regarded as one of the finest pacers the country has ever produced and he is famous for his performance in the 1983 World Cup where he was the highest wicket-taker (18 wickets). India had won the tournament under the leadership of Kapil Dev...
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Roger Binny Succeeds Sourav Ganguly As BCCI President | Cricket News
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Roger Binny Succeeds Sourav Ganguly As BCCI President | Cricket News

[ad_1] Roger Binny, former Indian cricket team star and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, was on Tuesday named as the 36th president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His appointment was announced at the BCCI AGM in Mumbai. Binny replaces former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Binny, 67, was the only candidate to have filed nomination for the BCCI president's post.The election of the next set of office-bearers was a mere formality as all are set to be elected unopposed.Binny, in his recent stint, was the Karnataka State Cricket Association President and will now leave his position in the state body. The medium pacer was one of the architects of India's historic World Cup triumph in 1983. In eight games, he took 18 wickets, the highest in that edition of prestigi...
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