The Hindustan Box Cricket Federation conducted its elections for the 2026-2030 season on Friday. These elections took place at the RCA Academy within Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Anirudh Singh served as the Election Officer, overseeing the entire process.
New Governing Body Takes Charge
All positions were filled without opposition, resulting in a unanimous selection of office bearers. Dr Ashutosh Pant now leads the federation as its president. Pushpendra Singh Rathore assumes the role of general secretary, while Ramesh Singh becomes the treasurer.
Three vice-presidents were appointed to support the leadership. They are Gajendra Singh Rathore, Ashok Kumar Aseri, and Dr Aditya Nag. Rohit Jhalani and Amit Kumar Khandelwal will serve as joint secretaries.
Executive members include Arun Kumar Singh, Rajnesh Kushwaha Singh, and Lakshya Pant. The federation granted the president and general secretary authority to fill any remaining posts. This move aims to expedite organizational work efficiently.
Committees Formed for Key Functions
The federation established several committees to enhance its operations. Arun Kumar Singh chairs the organising committee. He will coordinate and conduct upcoming competitions and events.
Technical and Selection Roles
Akhil Garg now heads the Referee Board. This board manages umpiring and refereeing systems following international rules. Harshit Yadav leads both the Selection Committee and Technical Committee.
Mohit Sharma and Hitesh Sharma serve as Vice Presidents of the Selection Committee. They will evaluate and select players based on predefined responsibilities.
Tournament Management
KK Pradhan directs the Tournament Committee. His team plans and monitors state and national level competitions. Aqeel Ahmed chairs the Tournament Arrangement Committee. He handles arrangements for competitions, grounds, logistics, and event management.
Understanding Box Cricket
The federation clarified that box cricket follows a modern, organized format. It adheres to the official Rule Book issued by the International Box Cricket Federation.
This version of cricket uses a limited, net-enclosed ground. This setup makes games fast, safe, and time-bound. Each team fields eleven players, with eight on the field and three reserves.
Players use soft or tennis balls, ensuring safety for all age groups. The IBCF rulebook divides box cricket into three categories: male, female, and mixed.
The mixed category requires participation from both male and female players. Teams must include at least six male and five female players. This rule promotes gender equality, participation, and inclusivity in sports.
Future Goals and Reactions
Under its new leadership, the Hindustan Box Cricket Federation aims to establish a strong identity for box cricket. It seeks to provide an organized sports platform for youth and develop the sport professionally.
Federation members, players, and sports enthusiasts congratulated the newly elected leadership. They expressed optimism for a bright future for box cricket in India and beyond.
