BCCI convenes Emergent Working Committee meeting on April 20

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 17 2014 | 6:48 PM IST
Heeding to the demands of some affiliated state units, the BCCI has decided to convene an Emergent Working Committee meeting here on April 20 to take stock of the developments relating to the case before the Supreme Court regarding IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.
"BCCI Working Committee meeting has been convened on April 20 in Mumbai," BCCI's vice-president Ravi Savant told PTI from Dubai where the first phase of the seventh edition of IPL commenced yesterday.
The meeting, scheduled at 3 pm, comes in the wake of Supreme Court making it clear yesterday that N Srinivasan cannot head BCCI till he comes out clean in a probe conducted against him and 12 others, including India-capped cricketers whose names have been mentioned by Justice Mudgal Committee report in the IPL betting and spot fixing scandal.
At least six affiliated state units, including Rajasthan Cricket Association, had sought an emergent Working Committee meeting of the BCCI on Sunday to discuss matters related to the Supreme Court case.
K K Sharma, Officiating Secretary of RCA, in a letter to BCCI Acting President Shivlal Yadav, said that they were unaware of who's instructing the counsel appearing for the Board in the Supreme Court.
"We have noticed the observations of the Supreme Court during hearing. We are unaware as to who is instructing the counsel appearing for the Board in the said matter. The issues have never been discussed at a Board Meeting and no Board Meeting has been convened in this regard," Sharma said in his letter.
"We do not want that the stance taken by the Board should damage the reputation of Board and Players and therefore we request you to convene an Emergent Working Committee meeting of the Board on 20.04.2014 at the Headquarters of the Board in Mumbai to discuss matters pending before Supreme Court as the said matter is now listed for 22.04.2014. We feel that the Board Counsel should be instructed about Board decision and should not take instructions from certain individuals.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 17 2014 | 6:48 PM IST

Next Story