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IPL petitioner Aditya Verma writes to BCCI, wants them to intervene for betterment of Bihar Cricket

Aryasekhar Chakraborty

The Bihar Cricket Association faces a major jolt and their destiny will depend upon the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council Assembly on Friday. The Bihar Cricket Association refused to take notice of BCCI’s warning to not host the Bihar Cricket League (BCL). Meanwhile, IPL petitioner Aditya Verma hopes that the board forms an ad-hoc committee to resolve the tumultuous times in Bihar Cricket. 

The Cricket Affiliation of Bihar (CAB) secretary Aditya Verma, has written a letter to BCCI secretary Jay Shah and its Apex Council members to form an ad-hoc committee in an order to improve Bihar Cricket. As per reports, it is learnt that Verma sighted some illegal administrative policies that are being followed under the supervision of BCA chief Rakesh Tiwary since 29th September. It also included the organisation of the Bihar T20 League despite receiving a mail from the BCCI warning them against hosting the competition. 

Meanwhile, BCA chief Tiwari gave a response in his defence and said that it was merely a case of misunderstanding that resulted due to the lack of communication from the BCCI. The initial letter had already asked the BCA to comply with all the rules and if the following was reverted back to the association. 

Verma stated that not getting a reply from BCCI didn’t mean that was a go-ahead for the tournament. He further added that the BCA officials should be punished but the participants can be allowed to carry on their cricketing activities as they were not informed correctly about BCCI’s approval. 

"Not getting a reply does not mean permission to go ahead and host the tournament. They should have waited for a reply. Action must be taken against the officials by BCCI as it will otherwise set a bad precedent. The players can be forgiven as they were misinformed by BCA officials that the league had BCCI's approval," he said.

It must be noted that the Bihar Cricket League (BCL) was conducted in Patna from 20th to 26th March. The event featured five teams including the Dharbhanga Diamonds, Gaya Gladiators, Patna Pilots, Angika Avengers and the Bhagalpur Bulls. 

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