Mohali (Punjab): The elections for the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will be held on 12 July 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. A total of 402 Category-A members will cast their votes through secret ballot to elect office-bearers for the next three-year term.
The elections will fill the following key positions:
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President
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Vice President
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Secretary
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Joint Secretary
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Treasurer
Additionally, 11 Apex Council members will also be elected:
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7 from district cricket associations
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3 from the life members’ category
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1 from a club, college, or institution
Election Timeline:
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Nomination Filing: 3–4 July (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
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Scrutiny & Objections: 5–7 July
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Eligible Candidate List: 7 July (5:00 PM)
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Withdrawal of Nominations: 8 July (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
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Final Candidate List & Symbols: 8 July (5:00 PM)
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Voting Day (if necessary): 12 July (12:30 PM to 4:30 PM)
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Result Declaration: Immediately after counting
Election Venue:
All election-related activities will be held at Level-1 PCA Hall, South Pavilion, Maharaja Yadavindra Stadium, Mohali.
Key Highlights:
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The elections follow the Model Code of Conduct, which has been enforced following the official notification.
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Former Punjab State Election Commissioner Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the Returning Officer.
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Elections will be conducted under the PCA’s revised constitution dated 20 November 2022.
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Resignation of Secretary Dilsher Singh Khanna on 18 June led to the accelerated announcement of election dates.
Increase in Category-A Members:
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The number of eligible Category-A voters has increased significantly—from 249 in 2022/2023 to 402 in 2025.
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The list includes several influential personalities including bureaucrats, police officers, and journalists.
