Justice Arun Mishra Appointed as New Ombudsman of BCCI

Justice Arun Mishra, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), marking a significant achievement in his distinguished career. With his broad legal expertise and leadership experience, Justice Mishra is well-prepared to handle the dual responsibilities of ensuring ethical conduct and resolving disputes within the BCCI.

Key Highlights

Appointment Details

• Justice Arun Mishra has taken on the role of Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI.
• This position involves addressing ethical concerns and resolving disputes in Indian cricket.
   

Career Achievements

• Elected to the Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh with record votes in 1989 and 1995.
• Became the youngest Chairman of the Bar Council of India in 1998-99.
• Appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on October 25, 1999.
• Elevated to Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on November 26, 2010.
• Appointed as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on December 14, 2012.
   

BCCI Elections Background

• Former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia has been elected as the new Secretary of the BCCI, succeeding Jay Shah, who became the ICC Chairman.
• Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the Treasurer of the BCCI.
• Saikia has prior experience as the BCCI Joint Secretary and Secretary of the Assam Cricket Association.
   

BCCI Updates
These appointments come ahead of India's home series against England, which includes five T20Is and three ODIs. The changes represent an administrative shift in the governance of Indian cricket.