BCCI Appoints Retired IPS Officer Sharad Kumar as Anti-Corruption Unit Chief
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Sharad Kumar appointed as Chief of BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) |
| Appointment Date | October 1, 2023 |
| Finalization Date | September 29, 2023 (BCCI Annual General Meeting) |
| Term Length | Three years |
| Predecessor | KK Mishra (did not complete term) |
| Age | 68 years |
| Hometown | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh |
| Service Batch | 1979 IPS officer (Haryana cadre) |
| NIA Role | Director General (2013-2017) |
| CVC Role | Vigilance Commissioner (June 2018 - April 2020); Interim CVC |
| Awards | President's Police Medal for Meritorious Services (1996), Distinguished Services (2004) |
| Key Investigations | Pathankot airbase attack, terror financing networks |
| Key Responsibilities | Match-fixing prevention, anti-betting measures, integrity maintenance |
| Focus Areas | Modernizing anti-corruption tech, strengthening surveillance, integrity protocols |
| Challenges | Evolving nature of corruption, technological advancements in betting |
| Opportunities | Leveraging Kumar's law enforcement experience, implementing best practices |