Indian cricket administration: Identify the first President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Focus on the founding leadership at the BCCI's inception in 1928. Choose the correct name.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: R. E. Grant Govan
Explanation
Topic: BCCI leadership — origin
Given data
- Identify the first person to serve as BCCI President in 1928.
Concept/Approach Early BCCI history notes that businessman R. E. Grant Govan became the first President, while Sir Anthony de Mello served as the first Secretary.
Step-by-step reasoning Year of formation: 1928. Office: President. Incumbent: R. E. Grant Govan.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing the roles of President and Secretary (Sir Anthony de Mello was the first Secretary).
Final Answer R. E. Grant Govan