The President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is the highest post at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which runs Cricket in India. Though the post is an honorary one, it is considered a highly prestigious post due popularity of the game in the India and the financial clout of the organisation. Over the years influential politicians, royalty and businessmen have occupied the post of President. The president is elected at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting with each of the 30 affiliates of the BCCI getting a vote. The outgoing president also has a vote as chairman of the meeting. The post is rotated zone-wise across India and a person can hold the post of BCCI president for a maximum of three years.
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