BCCI names Dhiraj Malhotra as their General Manager for Game Development

Delhi Capitals CEO Dhiraj Malhotra will be the BCCI's new General Manager for Game Development, replacing Saba Karim. Malhotra, ...

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: February 14, 2021 09:00 AM2021-02-14T09:00:33+5:302021-02-14T09:01:12+5:30

BCCI names Dhiraj Malhotra as their General Manager for Game Development | BCCI names Dhiraj Malhotra as their General Manager for Game Development

BCCI names Dhiraj Malhotra as their General Manager for Game Development

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Delhi Capitals CEO Dhiraj Malhotra will be the BCCI's new General Manager for Game Development, replacing Saba Karim. Malhotra, in his more than two decade long stint in the cricket industry, has also held senior positions at the ICC and has been responsible for overseeing cricket operations of various ICC events. "Yes, Dhiraj Malhotra has been formally appointed as GM (Game Development). He will be joining from Monday, February 15," a senior BCCI source told PTI on Friday. Karim's three year stint had ended last month after being on six months notice period.

According to the BCCI website, the GM (Game Development) "will be responsible for determining and monitoring the match playing regulations, standards of venues, including pitches and outfields besides administration of the Domestic Tours Programme.”The BCCI brass is confident that Malhotra's extensive work in ICC operations and as Delhi Capitals chief executive will come in handy. "Dhiraj's joining Delhi franchise coincided with two of their best seasons, including a play-offs and second-place finish. Also when he was with DC, he was asked to help out at the ICC World Cup in England due to his vast knowledge," the source said. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of Colonel Vinod Bisht as Interim Chief Executive Officer for the franchise who replaced Malhotra. 

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