The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) picked Rajeev Shukla along with Ashish Shelar to be its representative on the Board of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as vice president and former treasurer. The ACC functions as the Asian cricket regulatory authority by allocating Asia Cup hosting rights for both men and women competitions. During the ongoing Champions Trophy R Devraj re-joined the Indian Cricket Team to work as manager.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would like to inform about updates regarding its representation on the Board of Directors of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).” BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said.

“With Jay Shah taking over as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), his position on the ACC Board became vacant. Till recently, he was President, ACC. Rajeev Shukla will represent the BCCI as an Executive Board Member on the ACC Board. Ashish Shelar will be the BCCI representative on the ACC Board as the Ex-Officio Board Member,” he added.

“On behalf of the BCCI Office Bearers and Apex Council, we wish both of them a successful tenure as the ACC works towards promoting, developing and strengthening cricket in Asia,” Saikia said.

The president traveled to Hyderabad specifically to participate in the funeral services of his mother. On Sunday March 9 the Rohit Sharma skippered Indian team faces New Zealand in a final match to win the prestigious Trophy.