List of BCCI Presidents from 1928 to 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India and is considered the richest cricket board in the world. It manages and oversees the sport’s development, administration, and international representation for India. The BCCI President is the highest authority within the board, responsible for key decisions regarding Indian cricket, domestic leagues, and international tournaments.

Election of BCCI President

The President of BCCI is elected at the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The post is rotated zone-wise across India, ensuring fair representation of different cricketing regions. The tenure of the BCCI president is generally three years, though in some instances, presidents have served for shorter or longer durations due to administrative decisions or legal challenges.

Recent Developments

In a significant development, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was elected as the BCCI President on October 23, 2019. His tenure was initially expected to be for three years, but he held the post for a shorter duration of 10 months due to administrative restructuring within the board.

List of BCCI Presidents (1928-Present)

Below is a comprehensive list of BCCI Presidents, their tenure, and their contributions:

President Name	Took Office	Left Office
R E Grant Govan	1928	1933
Sikandar Hayat Khan	1933	1935
Nawab Hamidullah Khan	1935	1937
Maharaja K S Digvijay Singh	1937	1938
P Subbarayan	1938	1946
Anthony S D’Mello	1946	1951
J C Mukherji	1951	1954
Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram	1954	1956
Sardar Surjit Singh Majithia	1956	1958
R K Patel	1958	1960
M A Chidambaram	1960	1963
Maharaja Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad	1963	1966
Z R Irani	1966	1969
N Ghose	1969	1972
P M Rungta	1972	1975
Ramprakash Mehra	1975	1977
M Chinnaswamy	1977	1980
S K Wankhede	1980	1982
NKP Salve	1982	1985
S Sriraman	1985	1988
B N Dutt	1988	1990
Madhavrao Scindia	1990	1993
I S Bindra	1993	1996
Raj Singh Dungarpur	1996	1999
A C Muthiah	1999	2001
Jagmohan Dalmiya	2001	2004
Ranbir Singh Mahendra	2004	2005
Sharad Pawar	2005	2008
Shashank Manohar	2008	2011
N Srinivasan	2011	2013
Jagmohan Dalmiya	2013	2013
N Srinivasan	2013	2014
Shivlal Yadav	2014	2014
Sunil Gavaskar	2014	2014
Jagmohan Dalmiya	2015	2015
Shashank Manohar	2015	2016
Anurag Thakur	2016	2017
C K Khanna	2017	2019
Sourav Ganguly	October 23, 2019	2022
Roger Binny	2022	Present

Significance of the BCCI President’s Role

The BCCI President plays a critical role in shaping Indian cricket’s future. Some of the key responsibilities include:

1. Governing Domestic and International Cricket: Managing IPL, Ranji Trophy, and India’s participation in international tournaments.
2. Financial Oversight: As the richest cricket board, BCCI handles billions in revenue from broadcast rights, sponsorships, and match revenues.
3. Policy Making: Implementing development programs, infrastructure improvements, and governance policies.
4. Interacting with ICC: Representing India at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and influencing global cricket policies.
5. Selection and Administration: Collaborating with selectors, coaches, and support staff to ensure team success.