Several key decisions are anticipated during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and one of the significant changes under consideration is a potential alteration to the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL), along with the formation of a new Governing Council for the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Cricbuzz has learned that the modification in the IPL Governing Council might involve the appointment of a players’ representative, a role presently held by Pragyan Ojha. There is information indicating that the 37-year-old former Indian spinner is contemplating voluntarily stepping down from the position.
Ojha has served on the council for three years, and only last year he was elected to the body by the Indian Cricketers’ Association (CA). While he could extend his tenure for a couple more years or even longer, it appears that the former Hyderabad spinner is disinclined to do so.
The AGM alludes to this matter rather indirectly. The third item on the agenda states, “Induction of 1 (one) representative of the Indian Cricketers’ Association in the Governing Council of the IPL.”
Although the agenda point is somewhat generic in nature, Cricbuzz has received information suggesting that Ojha will vacate his position, necessitating a fresh election by the ICA to nominate a new representative to the Governing Council.
Additionally, there is a possibility that a Governing Council will be established for the WPL, which was launched by the BCCI last year.
The agenda for the September 25 meeting also includes the item which states, “Election and induction of 2 (two) representatives of the General Body in the Governing Council of the IPL.” However, it is expected that the current members, Arun Singh Dhumal from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) and Avishek Dalmiya from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), will continue their roles.
Another item on the agenda is the appointment of the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer, but perhaps the most significant business at hand is the review of the men’s selection committee. There is a talk that the committee may undergo reconstitution by December with a few changes and a decision regarding this matter may be reached during the general body meeting. It is worth noting that Ajit Agarkar will retain his position as chairman.