Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley is emerging as the frontrunner to replace Jay Shah as the new Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With Jay Shah likely to file his nomination for the role of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, the spotlight is on who will succeed him in the BCCI.
Who is Rohan Jaitley?
- Rohan Jaitley, born in New Delhi, is the son of the late Arun Jaitley, who served as India’s Finance Minister.
- Following in his father’s footsteps, Rohan is a lawyer who focuses on cases before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court.
- Earlier this year, he was named as a Central Government Standing Counsel for the Delhi High Court.
- About four years ago, Rohan became involved in cricket administration when he was elected as the new President of the DDCA.
- Under his leadership, Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted five ODI World Cup matches last year and successfully organized the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League this year, featuring players like Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma.
- His experience in cricket administration and his father’s influence in the BCCI make him a strong candidate for the Secretary position1.
Potential Competitors
- While there is no official clarity on Jay Shah’s successor, other likely competitors include former CAB President Avishek Dalmiya and young state unit officials such as Punjab’s Dilsher Khanna, Goa’s Vipul Phadke, and Chattisgarh’s Prabhtej Bhatia.
- The BCCI may consider appointing a completely new face for the job, although traditionally, the President, Secretary, and Treasurer are key posts within the organization1.
As the cricketing world awaits Jay Shah’s decision on the ICC Chairman nomination, all eyes are on Rohan Jaitley, who could soon take charge as the BCCI Secretary2. Stay tuned for further updates! 🏏
