Key BCCI AGM to discuss 2 new IPL teams, Cricket in 2028 Olympics, 2021 World Cup & more

Some interesting matters such as cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics, 2021 World Cup & more are likely to be tabled in BCCI's 89th Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on December 24. apex cricketing body last met on December 1, 2019, at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.

BCCI's stand on inclusion of cricket in 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games is one of primary matters on nda at AGM alongside appointment of a BCCI representative to ICC. Approval on inclusion of two new teams in Indian Premier League is also listed in nda while BCCI will also look into 2021 T20 World Cup scheduled to be hosted by India. 

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Apart from above-mentioned matters, apex body will also update on matters related to National Cricket Academy and Team India's future tours. BCCI is also expected to make many appointments - including an Ombudsman & ethics officer, Cricket Committees and Standing Committees, Umpire Committees and so on. BCCI will also adopt its annual budget for FY 2020-21. 

BCCI's 89th AGM

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'Matter of great hour': Ganguly

India is all set to host T20 World Cup 2021 and same was confirmed by BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday. Ganguly took to Instagram and posted a few photos alongside T20 World Cup 2021 trophy. In one of photos, Ganguly can be seen standing alongside BCCI Horary Secretary Jay Shah. BCCI President captioned photo, "Launch of ICC World T20 for India 21...".

With marque event just a year away, BCCI and ICC came toger to reveal brand identity of 16-team tournament in Dubai on Thursday. Speaking in an official release from ICC, Ganguly said that it is a matter of great hour for India to be hosting ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. He added that India has successfully hosted several global events since ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1987 and he is sure that cricketers from around world would be excited at prospect of playing in a cricket-loving country like India.

BCCI chief furr said that he has enjoyed being part of ICC events as a player and kw from experience that thing beats buzzing atmosphere of a global cricket event with millions around world watching every game. Ganguly reckoned that he is looking forward to playing his part as an administrator as y prepare to host prestigious event.

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