On Monday, the Lok Sabha approved two key bills, the National Sports Bill and the National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill. This makes the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially fall under the purview of the National Sports Bill. The bills, introduced by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, have been aimed at making India a sporting superpower in the future. Impact of National Sports Bill on BCCI One of the key objectives of the National Sports Bill is to discipline the operation of all the sports in the nation. It will also establish a National Sports Board, which will regulate sports federations, including the BCCI. As cricket is now an integral part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the BCCI will have to be registered as a National Sports Federation. The other important feature is the establishment of a National Sports Tribunal. This forum shall possess powers akin to a civil court and shall deal with matters relating to selections and elections involving both sports persons and sports associations. Appeals against the orders of the tribunal can only be filed in the Supreme Court. For the BCCI, the bill also eases the age restriction on administrators. Those between 70 and 75 years can stand for election with international body permission. This would allow in-position BCCI president Roger Binny, who celebrated his 70th birthday on July 19, to continue holding the post. Also Read | Brand Value of Indian Cricketers in 2025 Special Clause for BCCI In the original draft of the bill, the BCCI was to be brought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. However, this provision was dropped as the board is not reliant on the central government for funds. All the same, all the other regulations for sports organizations will also be applicable to the BCCI. With this amendment, cricket administration in India will now become more governed while providing the BCCI some exceptions.