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As speculation swirled about who would next take the helm of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one of the biggest names in cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, found himself at the center of the rumors However, the legendary batsman has officially shut down any talk of him entering the world of cricket administration.
In a clear and direct statement, Tendulkar's management firm, SRT Sports Management Pvt Ltd, put an end to the speculation. "It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)," the statement read. "We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place.
The statement urged everyone to ignore the "unfounded speculations," making it clear that the Master Blaster is not in the running for the top job in Indian cricket
The buzz began after the BCCI president's post became vacant. Roger Binny, who took on the role in October 2022, stepped down after reaching the board's mandatory age cap of 70 With the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections scheduled for September 28, the question of his successor has been a hot topic. In the interim, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has stepped in as the acting president.
The trend of appointing former esteemed cricketers to the post, which started with Sourav Ganguly in 2019 and continued with Roger Binny, fueled the rumors that Tendulkar might be the next unanimous choice.For now, though, one of cricket's most iconic figures has made his position clear: a leadership role at the BCCI is not in his future plans
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