New Delhi, Dec 6: There are far too many politicians in the BCCI and cutting back on some of them might help it become more professional, according to former Australia captain Ian Chappell who said it is important for the Board to put in place a good team to restore its credibility.
“BCCI has got way too many politicians involved. Cutting back on them isn’t a bad start,” said Chappell at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here today.
Besides Chappell, former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi, opener Gautam Gambhir and Justice Mukul Mudgal were also a part of the panel discussion, where all the panellists demanded more accountability, transparency and honesty from the BCCI.
Chappell termed the Indian Board as a “bully” when asked to describe it in one word and said that it actually bullies other Boards to fall in its line.
Citing the example of the Decision Review System, Chappell said there should be similar rules for every cricket playing nation but India never uses it in bilateral series.
Chappell suggested that the BCCI should have a proper team to run the sport in the country.
Bedi rated BCCI zero on a scale of 1 to 10 as far as BCCI’s professionalism is concern.
He said it was important for players of high stature who are currently playing the game to speak up against malpractices and corruption.
Gambhir also said it was important that the BCCI employ right kind of people so that there is transparency.
