The correct answer is: A. R.E. Grant Govan
R.E. Grant Govan was the first president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was a Scottish engineer who came to India in 1890. He was a keen cricketer and played for the Europeans in the Bombay Presidency. He was also a member of the Bombay Gymkhana.
In 1926, he was elected president of the BCCI. He served as president for two years. During his tenure, the BCCI became affiliated to the International Cricket Council (ICC). He also played a key role in the organization of the first Test match between India and England in 1932.
Govan was a visionary leader who played a key role in the development of cricket in India. He was a true gentleman and a great ambassador for the game.
Option B, Dr. Maharajkumar Sir Vijaya Ananda, was the second president of the BCCI. He was a member of the royal family of Mysore. He was a keen cricketer and played for the Mysore team. He was also a member of the Indian national team.
Option C, Sikandar Hyat Khan, was the third president of the BCCI. He was a Pakistani politician and cricket administrator. He was the first Governor-General of Pakistan. He was also the president of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Option D, Anthony S. D’Mello, was the fourth president of the BCCI. He was a Goan lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Indian National Congress. He was also the Chief Minister of Goa.