Jagmohan Dalmiya

Cricket administrator and ICC president

Jagmohan Dalmiya - Cricket administrator and ICC president
Born

May 30th, 1940
84 years ago

Died

September 20th, 2015
9 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Contributed significantly to cricket administration in India and globally. Played a crucial role in the establishment of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a powerful entity in international cricket. Served as president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and was instrumental in introducing the concept of the television rights auction for cricket matches. Promoted cricket in India by enhancing sponsorship and marketing strategies, which led to financial growth within the sport.

Served as BCCI president multiple times

Pivotal in ICC presidency during the 1990s

Introduced television rights auctions for cricket

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