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BCCI administrative and financial updates

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has addressed reinforced its position regarding financial independence and administrative status. regulatory compliance. During its the board’s 95th Annual General Meeting, Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified confirmed that the organization pays approximately 3,000 crore rupees in annual income tax to the central government, countering claims of addressing misconceptions regarding tax exemptions and emphasizing that the board operates without receipt of government grants. Regarding legal and regulatory matters, the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the BCCI is awaiting official notification on whether cricket will be classified as a ‘designated sport’ under sport’. Saikia stated that the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The board is not attempting to evade the law but is waiting for the necessary official notification to comply with new regulations. The BCCI is scheduled to provide a formal further clarification to the Supreme Court on October 27 regarding its legal standing under this the Act. Administrative updates also include the implementation approval of a new performance-based four-tier grading system (A, B, C, and D) for umpires and match referees, featuring which utilizes a performance-based promotion and relegation structure. In terms of player selection, discussions have emerged regarding Mithun Manhas currently serves as President. For the national junior men’s selection committee, Ramesh Powar and Ashish Winston Zaidi are expected to join. Regarding the senior ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series and the 2027 World Cup, with Shubman Gill named captain remains captain, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the omission of lineup. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra noted that Rishabh Pant has been omitted from the white-ball lineup. squad, suggesting a strategic shift where selectors view him as a vital Test player but are moving away from him in limited-overs formats.

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