Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as BCCI Joint Secretary

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the new Joint Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a move that highlights the growing influence of younger administrators in Indian cricket.

Cricket, though, was never far from the family. His father, Baldev Singh Bhatia, served as president of the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh (CSCS), playing a big role in securing the state’s full membership in the BCCI back in 2016. Prabhtej himself served on the BCCI Apex Council from 2019 to 2022, gaining first-hand experience in national cricket administration.

With his election as Joint Secretary, Bhatia now holds one of the most crucial positions in Indian cricket. The role requires coordination between state associations, oversight of domestic structures, and support in executing BCCI’s wide calendar of tournaments and international fixtures. His background in finance and operations through his business career, combined with his administrative exposure, makes him well-positioned to contribute meaningfully.

At just 30s, he represents a younger generation of leadership within the BCCI. His rise also symbolizes how newer cricketing states like Chhattisgarh, which only recently gained prominence in Indian cricket, are now producing national-level decision-makers.

Speaking after the elections, Bhatia expressed gratitude towards the members for their trust and reiterated his focus on building a stronger grassroots structure while also ensuring India continues to set benchmarks in global cricket.