The Board of Control for Cricket (BBCI) in India and many State Cricket Associations argued in the Supreme Court on Tuesday for amending the Board’s constitution that would result in changing many rules including a cooling-off period and the age limit of office-bearers.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta supported the BCCI’s demand for amending its constitution which if not done will lead to the ouster of BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah.
The current norms, which were set by the Supreme Court in 2018, allow office-bearers a tenure up to a total of six years in State and BCCI in total with a three year cooling off period of three years. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, also supported the move. SG Mehta, appearing for the Centre, proposed a total period of nine years for the office-bearers.
Amicus Curiae Maninder Singh too supported the change. The SG pointed out that the International Cricket Council has many members above 70 years.
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy objected to changing the 2018 Supreme Court-approved Constitution of BCCI. The Bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli will continue to hear the matter on Wednesday and is expected to pass an interim order.