Justice Arun Mishra: New Ombudsman of BCCI

Justice Arun Mishra, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The announcement was made and marking another significant milestone in his illustrious career. Justice Mishra’s extensive legal expertise and leadership experience make him well-suited for the dual responsibilities of ensuring ethical practices and addressing disputes within the BCCI.

Key Highlights

Appointment Details

• Justice Arun Mishra was appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of BCCI.
• This role involves addressing ethical issues and disputes in Indian cricket.

Career Achievements

• Elected to the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh with record votes in 1989 and 1995.
• Became the youngest Chairman of the Bar Council of India in 1998-99.
• Appointed Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on October 25, 1999.
• Elevated as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on November 26, 2010.
• Appointed as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on December 14, 2012.

Background on BCCI Elctions

• Former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia was elected as the new secretary of BCCI, replacing Jay Shah, who became ICC Chairman.
• Prabhtej Singh Bhatia was elected as the Treasurer of BCCI.
• Saikia has previous experience as BCCI joint secretary and Assam Cricket Association secretary.

BCCI Updates

• The appointments come ahead of India’s home series against England, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs.
• These changes signify an administrative refresh in Indian cricket governance.