SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday said its Special General Meeting (SGM) had declared all orders, notifications, resolutions and communications issued by the Association’s Honorary Secretary since May 21 as “null and void”, while reaffirming the leadership of President Javid Ahmad Kitab.
According to a statement issued by the JKCA, the SGM held at Hotel Imperial, Nehru Park, also declared the June 25 resolution purportedly suspending the President and the June 26 notification appointing an officiating President as unconstitutional, illegal and without jurisdiction. The meeting resolved that the affairs of the Association would revert to the status quo under the leadership of Javid Ahmad Kitab.
The Association said the meeting, attended by affiliated clubs and life members, passed a series of resolutions aimed at restoring constitutional governance, accountability and administrative stability within the JKCA.
Among the major decisions, the General Body resolved to appoint retired Justice Deepak Verma as the Ombudsman of the Association and authorised the President to appoint an Ethics Officer to strengthen institutional oversight.
The meeting also approved reforms in recruitment, deciding that key posts, including that of the Chief Executive Officer, would be filled through a transparent advertisement and interview process based on prescribed qualifications, age criteria and experience.
The General Body further approved several governance measures, including the constitution of a committee to draft a code of conduct for players, members and office-bearers, mandatory service by JKCA-sponsored BCCI-qualified coaches for 10 years, and the funding of the Cricket Players’ Association by the JKCA. It also clarified that the Indian Cricket Association has no constitutional role in nominating members to the JKCA Apex Council.
The meeting authorised the President to appoint a private secretary, fix monthly allowances and appoint legal counsel to represent the Association. It also empowered him to take an appropriate decision regarding the life membership of Ajay Sharma after verification, noting that Sharma had played cricket in Delhi and participated in the Delhi and District Cricket Association elections in 2024.
The General Body observed a two-minute silence in memory of former cricketers Bhardwaj, Rajinder Singh, Pawan Gupta and Vikram Rathore.
President Javid Ahmad Kitab said leading an association that had recently won the Ranji Trophy was a matter of pride and responsibility. He urged all stakeholders to act in accordance with the JKCA Constitution and court orders to ensure the continued growth of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
