Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India cricketer turned politician Gautam Gambhir shared his thoughts that he is not a big fan of the cooling off period for BCCI office bearers. The left-hander in his column for TOI wrote, “Personally speaking, I am not a big fan of the cooling-off period for office-bearers.”
The two times World Cup winning cricketer feels newly elected BCCI President Sourav Ganguly should be allowed to complete his full term. Gambhir reckon it’s critical that ex-national team cricketers like Ganguly are allowed to head the country’s cricketing affairs.
“I have said this before and I will say it again that Indian cricket needs individuals like Sourav Ganguly. They not only have minds of their own but they also have vision and ability to lead inclusive growth.”
“Besides, he knows his weaknesses better than his strengths and knows how to work on them. It will be a shame if Dada has to leave after nine months. At the same time, I am not suggesting to undo the fantastic work done by Lodha Committee,” he added.
The Board in its Annual General Meeting on December 01 in Mumbai will pass a resolution so as to amend the existing constitutional rules laid down by Lodha Committee. The rule change will clear the deck for Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue their full term in their respective posts.
“There is a lot of talk about ways and means being discussed to extend the tenure of newly-elected BCCI office-bearers. The agenda circulated for the December 1 AGM of the board clearly suggests that we haven’t heard the last on this matter.
This is understandable considering the efforts that the RM Lodha Committee had put in to suggest reforms for the BCCI constitution. I hope we are not heading for another episode of courtroom deliberations.” he stated.