The Final Electoral Roll, released by Electoral Officer A.K. Joti on September 19, features four former cricketers and administrators \u2014 Sourav Ganguly (Cricket Association of Bengal), Harbhajan Singh (Punjab Cricket Association), Raghuram Bhat (Karnataka State Cricket Association) and Jaydev Shah (Saurashtra Cricket Association) \u2014 who are seen as frontrunners for the top post. Their presence has strengthened calls for cricketer-administrators to lead the world\u2019s richest cricket body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Adding intrigue is Kiran More, the former India wicketkeeper, ex-national selector and current Baroda Cricket Association secretary. Though not listed as a state representative in the roll, sources indicate a provision exists for his nomination. More, who has also worked with Mumbai Indians and is currently General Manager of the MI Women\u2019s side in the WPL, is regarded as a seasoned hand with both cricketing and administrative credentials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Final Electoral Roll, released by Electoral Officer A.K. Joti on September 19, features four former cricketers and administrators \u2014 Sourav Ganguly (Cricket Association of Bengal), Harbhajan Singh (Punjab Cricket Association), Raghuram Bhat (Karnataka State Cricket Association) and Jaydev Shah (Saurashtra Cricket Association) \u2014 who are seen as frontrunners for the top post. Their presence has strengthened calls for cricketer-administrators to lead the world\u2019s richest cricket body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to reports, an informal meeting on the top post is expected in New Delhi on Saturday. The election process opens with nominations from September 20, scrutiny and the final list of candidates on September 23, and voting during the AGM on September 28. The meeting will also finalise a new set of national selectors, making it a pivotal moment in Indian cricket governance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n