India, Aug. 29 -- In a significant development in Indian cricket administration, former all-rounder Roger Binny has reportedly stepped down as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Senior board official and current Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has been appointed as the interim President, according to a Dainik Jagran report.

Binny, who took over the top post in October 2022 from Sourav Ganguly, turned 70 on July 19. As per the BCCI's constitution, any office-bearer who attains the age of 70 becomes ineligible to continue in their role.

Shukla, 65, has been serving as the BCCI vice president since 2020 and is expected to handle the board's day-to-day affairs until the next Annual General Meeting (AGM), likely ...