Well-known Indian cricketer Roger Binny has been in the news because many reports are emerging that he is going to be the next BCCI President, know his family, father, wife and son
According to media sources, Sourav Ganguly, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), may not run for re-election once his current term ends later this month.
Roger Binny Biography, Age, Height, Family, Father, Wife, Son, Cricket Career Stats, BCCI President News, Twitter
Former India cricketer Roger Binny frontrunner to replace Sourav Ganguly as next BCCI President, official decision to be taken soon: Sources
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— ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2022
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Sourav Ganguly might exit from the BCCI by October 18 📰
Roger Binny is top contender to replace him as BCCI president 🗣️
BCCI office bearers are keen to see Sourav Ganguly become the ICC chairman 🏆#INDvPAK #MohammadRizwan pic.twitter.com/wtsHNixTTH
— SportsBash (@thesportsbash) October 7, 2022
Additionally, according to the sources, Roger Binny, who is now in charge of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), is anticipated to succeed Ganguly as BCCI president. He is included on the BCCI’s preliminary electoral rolls in advance of the cricket association elections in India.
Since these rumors went public, they went viral on Internet, with many people speculating their own theories on BCCI President’s posts. Many people are feeling enthusiastic about Roger Binny’s inclusion.
That’s why many people are trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who Is Roger Binny?
Roger Binny is a well-known former Indian cricketer who was renowned for being a part of the 1983 Cricket World Cup winning squad. He has been in the news because many reports are emerging that he is going to be the next BCCI President.
His full name is Roger Michael Humphrey Binny. He was born on 19 July 1955 in Bangalore. He is of Scottish origin and has become the first Anglo origin to play cricket for India.
He did his schooling at St. Germain’s Academy in Bangalore, St. Joseph’s Indian High School PU College in Bangalore, and Montfort School in Tamil Nadu.
He was married to Cynthia. They both had three children together. Their son Stuart Binny is also an Indian cricketer who has been married to a sports journalist named Mayanti Langer. Their daughters’ names are Laura and Lisa.
Presently, he is 67 years old.
His Career
Roger Binny made his ODI debut on December 6, 1980, against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. He made his test debut on November 21, 1979, against Pakistan at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. He didn’t play T20 matches in his career as there were no T20 matches at that time.
Stats
Career Batting Stats
Right-Handed Batsman
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Format
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M
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Inn
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NO
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Runs
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HS
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Avg
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BF
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SR
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100s
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50s
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4s
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6s
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Test
1979–87
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27
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41
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5
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830
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83*
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23.1
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1211
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–
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0
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5
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64
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5
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ODI
1980–87
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72
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49
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10
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629
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57
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16.1
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1046
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60.1
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0
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1
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51
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1
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Career Bowling Stats
Right-Arm Medium Bowler
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Format
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M
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Inn
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B
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Mdn
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Runs
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W
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BB
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Econ
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Avg
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SR
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4W
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5W
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Test
1979–87
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27
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38
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2870
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76
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1534
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47
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6/56
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3.20
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32.6
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61.1
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0
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2
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ODI
1980–87
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72
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67
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2957
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37
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2260
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77
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4/29
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4.58
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29.4
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38.4
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3
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0
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Format
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Catches
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Run Outs
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Stumpings
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Test
1979–87
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11
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0
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0
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ODI
1980–87
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12
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0
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0
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On October 9th, 1987, he took retirement from international cricket. Apart from this, he also played domestic cricket for Goa and Karnataka.
He is regarded as an all-around cricket player who is most remembered for his excellent bowling performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup when he took the most wickets (18).
He is now a member of the Karnataka State Cricket Association’s office bearer group (KSCA). During the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, he served as the in-house cricket analyst for the national television station NewsX.
He was selected as one of the five members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on September 27, 2012.