In a significant shift, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised for a leadership change, with Rajeev Shukla expected to assume the presidency in July.

Currently serving as the BCCI's vice-president, Shukla is anticipated to take over the presidency following Roger Binny's 70th birthday on July 19. According to reports, the 65-year-old will act as the interim president until a permanent successor is appointed to this prestigious role.

Rajeev Shukla has been the vice-president of the BCCI since 2020 and has held various administrative positions within the board, making him a well-qualified candidate to oversee the transition as interim president for three months. His role will be crucial in maintaining the board's operations until a formal election is held for the next full-time president.

Roger Binny, the current BCCI president, is set to resign in accordance with the board's constitution, which stipulates that no office-bearer can remain in their position after reaching the age of 70.

Having been part of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, Binny has just over a month left in his role before stepping down on July 19, adhering to the BCCI's age limit for officials.

At 69 years old, Binny took over the presidency from Sourav Ganguly in 2022 and has managed the board during critical periods, including India's participation in major ICC tournaments and the successful organization of the 2023 ODI World Cup. His leadership has also focused on implementing reforms aimed at enhancing grassroots cricket.

Notably, Binny is the first player from a World Cup-winning team to hold the full-time presidency of the BCCI, bringing valuable insights and a player's perspective to the board's administration.

While Rajeev Shukla is expected to serve as interim president while retaining his vice-presidential role, the final decision regarding the next full-time president will likely be made during the board's Annual General Meeting (AGM). Other experienced administrators or influential nominees from state associations may also be considered for the position.

Before his presidency, Roger Binny was the president of the Karnataka Cricket Association, while former India captain Sourav Ganguly led the Cricket Association of Bengal prior to his BCCI presidency. Shukla's anticipated elevation as interim president reflects the board's inclination towards experienced administrators with strong connections in both cricket and political spheres.

In addition to his current role, Rajeev Shukla has previously served as the secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) until 2017 and was the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) until 2018.

As the election for the new BCCI president approaches, it will be interesting to see who emerges as the preferred candidate among the board's influential stakeholders and whether Shukla will continue beyond his interim role or pave the way for another prominent figure in Indian cricket administration.