The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up for what promises to be a significant Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the last week of September, with several top posts, including the BCCI president and IPL chairman, set to be up for grabs.

Among the most notable changes is the expected departure of Arun Dhumal from the IPL chairman’s role. Dhumal is likely to step aside for a mandatory three-year cooling-off period, having completed a cumulative six-year term as an office bearer. His exit opens the door to a number of potential successors, with the names of Sanjay Naik (former Mumbai Cricket Association secretary) and Rajeev Shukla (current BCCI vice-president) doing the rounds. However, no final decision has been made.

If Congress leader Rajeev Shukla is elevated to the IPL chairman’s position, sources indicate that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, a BJP leader, could be in contention for the vice-presidency.