The Cricket Club of India (CCI), Churchgate, one of India’s most prestigious clubs, begins elections for president and members to the committee this evening. The e-voting starts from Thursday evening and goes on till Saturday. In-person voting will be held on September 25 and 26. The focus is on the race for club president.

Current president Premal Udani is re-contesting the top post for a third term. Each term is for two years. Udani won the presidency in 2018 and once again in early 2021. The CCI prez post is one of the most prestigious hot seats on Mumbai’s club circuit. Post the election win last term, Udani had claimed that the victory showed that members had reposed faith in him through tough times for the club.