Mithun Manhas' name came to the fore after an informal meeting held in New Delhi, during which it was decided to push his name forward for the role of BCCI president.
Pakistan were named hosts of the 2023 edition of the continental tournament.
The long-standing tussle between the Mumbai Cricket Association and Cricket Club of India, both affiliated units of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, came to the fore at last Sunday's Annual General Meeting of the Board following a suggestion to allot international matches directly to CCI.
Treasurer N Srinivasan is all set to take over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India's new secretary after incumbent Niranjan Shah steps down from the post at the September 27-28 Annual General Meeting of the Board in Mumbai following the expiry of his tenure. The present secretary Niranjan Shah would continue to work with the Board in a position yet to be decided.
The BCCI's adjourned Annual General Meeting concluded in Kolkata on Thursday with the office-bearers taking charge.
The 77th Annual General Meeting of the BCCI is set to be a tame affair after reigning president and three of his confidantes were declared elected unopposed for a two-year term.
The Madras high court however directed the BCCI to consider an application from the Cricket Association of Pondicherry for associate membership at the meeting.
The former wicketkeeper replaces Brajesh Patel, who is undergoing treatment following a heart surgery.
BCCI's Annual General Meeting will be held in Kolkata for election of its office-bearers.
President-elect Ranbir Singh Mahendra said the AGM had to be adjourned as it could not complete its business because of a stay order passed by a Chennai court.
The Board of Control for Cricket\nin India today informed the Supreme Court that Jagmohan\nDalmiya is discharging functions as the President of the Board.
The BCCI further added that "the Committee discussed the implications of the Supreme Court Judgment and decided to act as per legal advice."
Jagmohan Dalmiya, who will be going for his third term, is unlikely to face any challenge.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, off-spinner Ashish Kapoor and left-arm spinner Maninder Singh are some of the prominent names that are doing rounds for the national selectors post after the BCCI completed its interview process on Tuesday.
Alleging 'step motherly' attitude by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, about 100-odd present and former cricketers under the banner of Bihar Players Association on Saturday demonstrated outside BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya's residence in Kolkata demanding full membership for the state.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday formed an ad-hoc committee for cricket administration in the states of Bihar and Uttarakhand.
With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.
Board of Control for Cricket in India's new president Shashank Manohar on Sunday says the Board does not fall under the purview of the Right to Information Act (RTI).
As a follow-up to the views expressed by Shashank Manohar soon after being re-elected as BCCI president earlier this month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to appoint an Ombudsman at its Annual General Meeting which will be held at its headquarters in Mumbai on November 9.
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