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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established in:
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Answer: Option A — 1928
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was formed in December 1928 and registered as a society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. It is the national governing body for cricket in India.
Key facts about the BCCI:
Its headquarters is at the Cricket Centre, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Its first president was R. E. Grant Govan, and the first secretary was Anthony De Mello.
It is a private, autonomous body. It does not depend on government funds but earns from media rights, sponsorship and the IPL. It is the richest cricket board in the world.
In 2018, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice R. M. Lodha Committee, the BCCI adopted a new constitution to improve transparency and governance.
The BCCI organises domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, the Duleep Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and the Indian Premier League (since 2008) and the Women's Premier League (since 2023).
Its current president is Mithun Manhas (since September 2025), and Jay Shah, its former secretary, became the ICC Chairman in December 2024.
Early milestones of Indian cricket:
- 1926: India became a member of the Imperial Cricket Conference (now ICC).
- 1928: BCCI formed.
1932: India played its first Test at Lord's, under C. K. Nayudu, becoming the sixth Test nation.
1934-35: the Ranji Trophy began.
1952: India won its first Test, against England at Madras.
1983: India won its first World Cup.
Why not the other options?
- ✗1932 is the year of India's first Test match.
- ✗1926 is the year India joined the Imperial Cricket Conference.
- ✗1934 is the year the Ranji Trophy began.
Quick tip
Remember: BCCI = formed December 1928, headquarters Mumbai (Wankhede), first president R. E. Grant Govan; India's first Test = 1932; Ranji Trophy = 1934-35.
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