Sourav Ganguly and Former Cricketers Set to Represent State Associations at BCCI AGM
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly is scheduled to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the board’s headquarters in Mumbai on September 18, 2026. The meeting, which is set to begin at 11:30 AM, brings together representatives from across the country to conduct essential administrative affairs, including key governance elections.
What Happened
The upcoming AGM at the BCCI headquarters will see delegates from 31 of the 35 affiliated state units gather in Mumbai. Sourav Ganguly will attend as the representative of the Cricket Association of Bengal. In addition to Ganguly, other former India international players will participate in official capacities, including former seam bowler Venkatesh Prasad representing the Karnataka State Cricket Association and Saurabh Tiwary representing the Jharkhand State Cricket Association. The Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented at the meeting by Unmesh Khanvilkar.
Four state cricket associations—Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bihar—will not be present. Furthermore, the Maharashtra Cricket Association will not be sending an elected official; instead, it will be represented by court-appointed administrator Govinda Sanap, reflecting the ongoing legal oversight governing the association.
Key Highlights
- Date, Time, and Venue: The BCCI AGM is scheduled for September 18, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.
- State Attendance: A total of 31 out of 35 affiliated state associations have confirmed their participation.
- Absent Associations: The associations of Bihar, Meghalaya, Hyderabad, and Arunachal Pradesh will not take part in the proceedings.
- Legal Representation: Maharashtra Cricket Association will be represented by Govinda Sanap, an administrator appointed by the court.
- Former Players in Governance: Sourav Ganguly (CAB), Venkatesh Prasad (KSCA), and Saurabh Tiwary (JSCA) are attending as official delegates for their respective state bodies.
- Major Agenda Item: Eligible participating state units will conduct an election to select two representatives for the IPL Governing Council.
Why This Matters
The participation of high-profile former national team captains and players highlights how former cricketers have embedded themselves into administrative positions within state associations and the wider national governance structure. Administratively, the meeting holds decision-making power under the BCCI’s constitutional setup. Because 31 state associations will be present, the meeting has a clear majority to carry out crucial business, most notably the election of two representatives to the IPL Governing Council, which directly oversees the administration and operational aspects of the Indian Premier League. The four absent state units will not be able to cast votes or influence the decisions reached during the meeting.
What to Watch Next
The 31 attending state associations will cast their votes to elect the two representatives to the IPL Governing Council during the session on September 18. Observers will also track the proceedings under the majority quorum, including participation by court-appointed representation for Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is representing the Cricket Association of Bengal at the AGM?
CAB president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly will represent the state association at the meeting.
Which other former India players are attending as state delegates?
Former India seam bowler Venkatesh Prasad will represent the Karnataka State Cricket Association, and Saurabh Tiwary will represent the Jharkhand State Cricket Association.
Which state associations are skipping the BCCI AGM?
Four affiliated associations will be absent from the proceedings: Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Bihar.
What is a major voting agenda item scheduled for the meeting?
The attending 31 state associations will elect two representatives to the IPL Governing Council.
Source: CricTracker