Muthiah calls for dissolution of BCCI probe panel

Former BCCI president A C Muthiah today called for dissolution of the three-member inquiry commission, constituted by the BCCI to go into allegations of betting in IPL against embattled Board chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, in the wake of Sanjay Jagdale's resignation from the panel.
Only two members are left in the probe panel after the resignation of Cricket Board secretary Jagdale, who withdrew from the commission that was set up to prove allegations of betting against CSK Team Principal Meiyappan, the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals franchise whose players were arrested for their alleged role in spot-fixing.

"Whoever appointed the 3-member committee, will realise the total illegality of constitution of the probe committee and dissolve the said committee rather than create more confusion and embarrass the 2 retired judges of Madras High Court by filling up the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jadgale," Muthiah said in a statement.
Saying that the BCCI cannot be treated like a private club, Muthiah called for Srinivasan's resignation.
"In the present circumstances there is no other option except for Mr N Srinivasan to resign from the post of President of BCCI in order to maintain probity in public life. BCCI cannot be treated like a private club," he said.

"As the Board controls the profession of Cricketers, its actions are required to be judged and viewed by higher standards. It is furthermore unfortunate that room for suspicion has been created that all its dealings are not fair. The Board has been accused of shady dealings and double standards".
Muthiah said the constitution of the probe panel by BCCI was unacceptable as the issue of conflict of interest was involved in the exercise.