The stance, approved by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, challenges claims that state associations can delay elections until December 2026 under sports ministry directives. Notably, the dispute is on cooling-off periods and conflict-of-interest rules. The Odisha High Court will hear the case again on September 1.
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Notably, the BCCI stated that cricket has not been notified as a ‘designated sport’ under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The board therefore maintained that the law does not currently bring cricket under the National Sports Board.
“That Odisha Cricket Association has similar provisions of no office-bearer continuing for more than two terms consecutively, it is imperative that timely elections should be held in order to avoid continuation of any person for more than two terms consecutively and to uphold the spirit of the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court,” the affidavit further read.
State Associations Face Confusion Over Election Rules
“If the government has notified that sports bodies can defer elections till December 2026, every state unit would believe it can wait until then before holding elections for select posts. The power forces in BCCI have always advocated the importance of continuity in administration. The board’s reluctance to adhere to government directives can disrupt it just when the new office-bearers were gaining experience,” a senior official told TOI.
Parliament Debate and RTI Ruling Add to BCCI’s Legal Challenge
The BCCI’s current position also differs from comments made during a parliamentary discussion in August 2025. Vijayawada MP and Andhra Cricket Association president Kesineni Sivanath welcomed the Sports Governance Bill and said that the BCCI already followed its core principles.
The hearing could provide greater clarity on whether the OCA must follow the existing BCCI constitution or wait for cricket to receive formal designation under the new Sports Governance Act.
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