Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah set to get term extension

Sourav Ganguly became the BCCI President in 2019 (PC: Twitter)

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has passed an order, revising the cooling-off period for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office-bearers. 

Seeking an amendment in one of the recommendations stated by Justice R. M. Lodha Committee, the Supreme Court has passed a judgment in the favour of the country's apex cricketing body.

The panel headed by Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hima Kohli announced the verdict on Wednesday after hearing BCCI's plea, presented by its legal counsel Tushar Mehta. 

Amicus curiae Maninder Singh's suggestions were heard as he recommended an increase in the term period before cooling-off comes into effect.

The new order notes that one can serve two terms or six years in a state association before his/her tenure at the BCCI without needing a cooling-off period. Only after the completion of two terms or six years in the BCCI, the cooling-off period kicks in.

Earlier, the administrators could remain in power for a maximum limit of six years before being subjected to a three-year cooling-off period.

The amendment in the BCCI constitution comes as a major relief for Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah, who retain their positions as the Board President and Secretary, respectively.

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