Indian cricket administration: Identify the first President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Focus on the founding leadership at the BCCI's inception in 1928. Choose the correct name.

Topic: BCCI leadership — origin

Given data

• Identify the first person to serve as BCCI President in 1928.

Concept/Approach
Early BCCI history notes that businessman R. E. Grant Govan became the first President, while Sir Anthony de Mello served as the first Secretary.

Step-by-step reasoning
Year of formation: 1928. Office: President. Incumbent: R. E. Grant Govan.

Common pitfalls

• Confusing the roles of President and Secretary (Sir Anthony de Mello was the first Secretary).

Final Answer
R. E. Grant Govan