Highlights

  • Roger Binny was the highest wicket-taker at the 1983 Cricket World Cup
  • Binny is currently the KSCA President - a post he will have to give up when he becomes BCCI President

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Roger Binny BCCI President : After a glorious cricket career, Indian all-rounder Roger Binny is all set to take the reins of the BCCI.

All you need to know about Roger Binny - BCCI's next President

Born on July 19 in 1955, Roger Binny was the first Anglo-Indian with Scottish origins to become a part of the Indian cricket team. Being an all-rounder in the game, he has proved to be a great servant for Indian cricket both on and off the field.

With 18 wickets to his name, Roger Binny was the highest wicket-taker in India's famous 1983 World Cup triumph. His bowling partnership with Madan Lal helped Team India create history as they overcame all odds to bring the Cup home under the legendary leadership of Kapil Dev.

Binny showed his class once again at the 1985 World Championship in Australia, picking up 9 wickets from 4 games as India beat Pakistan in the final to lift the title.

He represented India in 27 Tests and 72 ODIs, snaffling 47 and 77 wickets respectively in the two formats. He was a decent lower-order batter during those times, averaging 23 in Tests and 16 in ODIs.

His son, Stuart Binny also decided to continue in his father's footsteps as he also started his career by playing for the Karnataka cricket team and then went on to represent Team India as well.

Being the current president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Roger Binny has some administrative experience in his bag as well. He has also served as a selector for the BCCI in the past.

Not to forget, Roger Binny was the head coach of the Indian Under-19 side that won the Youth World Cup in 2000. A team that had the likes of Yuvraj Singh & Mohd Kaif among their ranks.

His legacy though is still unfinished as he is all set to become the new BCCI president, succeeding former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as the Head of the richest board in the world.

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