New Delhi. The problem of the disputed Bihar Cricket Association and the registered First Class and List A players in this association may increase, as the Bihar Cricket Association organized the Bihar Cricket League (BCL), which was not allowed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, ie BCCI. In such a situation, the federation and players are likely to face stringent sanctions from the BCCI for violating the parent body’s orders. The BCL was held in Patna from 20 to 26 March.
The five franchises in this tournament were Angika Avengers, Bhagalpur Bulls, Dharbhanga Diamonds, Gaya Gladiators and Patna Pilots, which aired on the Europort channel. The Darbhanga Diamonds team emerged as champions in the final played at Urja Stadium. On 23 March, the BCCI sent a letter (which is with PTI) to the BCA, saying that without any uncertainty, their ‘T20 League’ was not approved and stopped this T20 League. should go.
However, the BCA officials did not heed BCCI’s letter and went ahead with the remaining games and ended the tournament. Board executive CEO Hemang Amin said in a letter to the state body, “We have reviewed the responses to your questions and upon careful consideration, the BCCI has set up the Cricket Association of Bihar (BCL) to conduct its T20 domestic league cricket tournament (ie BCL). BCA), as it does not fully comply with the advisory and guidelines issued by the BCCI. ”
The BCCI, in its communication, explicitly asked BCA to cancel BCL or be prepared to face sanctions in line with the constitution of the board. It further added, “We appreciate the efforts and continued efforts of BCA in building the cricket culture in the state of Bihar and assure you that BCCI will support BCA within the purview of the law. Accordingly, BCCI will give you T20 domestic league cricket Instructs the cancellation of the tournament (ie, BCL). ”
The letter further stated, “If the BCA does not cancel the ongoing T20 tournament (ie, BCL) as per the BCCI rules and regulations, the tournament will be treated as a ‘rejected tournament’ and the BCA will be governed by the BCA rules and regulations. Will be responsible for. ” In recent years, on the recommendation of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), the BCCI has decided to close T20 leagues currently run by the state body after several cases of questionable ownership, unusual betting patterns have surfaced.
Aditya Verma, who exposed IPL spot-fixing, told PTI, “What the Bihar Cricket Association officials have done has put the careers of young players on hold. What if BCCI is now banned as per Article 31 of the Constitution? Apply? What will happen if the BCCI stops the annual grant? Will Rakesh Tiwari take the responsibility? Because the BCCI did not allow BCA to organize the BCL. ”
No cricketer, who belongs to the BCCI, can play in the tournament rejected by the BCCI. Not only playing, but from umpiring to scorer and any other way, no person can participate in a tournament which is not allowed by the BCCI. In this situation, the apex council of the BCCI will take appropriate action including suspension of financial gains.
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