“Two new teams will be introduced at the 2022 IPL,” a Board source told PTI.
The time available is known to be too short for even a nine-team IPL next year, as an elaborate floating bidding process, increasing matches, and ensuring that all international calendars of foreign players are adjusted would be a chore. herculean. .
Cricket T20 at the Olympics
In another important development, the Board initially decided to endorse the ICC’s offer to include cricket, in the T20 format, in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games “after obtaining some clarification from the International Olympic Committee.”
“Look, BCCI is an autonomous body and would like to maintain its autonomy. Our legal team is looking for some clarification. Obviously, cricket at the Olympics is great for the game. Hopefully we can move in the right direction.” said the member, who attended the AGM.
However, the Board did not disclose the nature of its inquiries regarding the matter.
BCCI is likely to lose $ 123 million in ICC revenue if there is no tax exemption
The BCCI has decided that if it does not get full tax exemption from the government of India to host the World T20 next year, as requested by the ICC, then it would accept the deduction of its annual income of USD 390 million from the world body. .
“We have told the ICC that we will contact our government to obtain a tax refund, but if we do not get that exemption, the amount, which is around USD 123 million, will be deducted from our annual income, so we will get around USD 267 million. But India is hosting the 2021 T20 World Cup, “said the source.
Compensation for national players
Additionally, it was decided that all first-class players, both male and female, will receive adequate compensation for the shortened national season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BCCI plans to launch the national season, after several months of delay, in January with the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 championship.
When asked about the money to be set aside for this, the Board source said: “The BCCI will give a global compensation amount to the state units. They will now draw up their own roster and compensate their male and female players accordingly.” .
Youth and Women’s Cricket during IPL
The BCCI has decided that the women’s tournaments (senior and junior) together with the age group tournaments (U-23, U-19, U-16) will be held simultaneously at the time of IPL-14 which, with In all likelihood, it will be held in India despite pandemic concerns.
“We will have at least one age group tournament in each category and also the women’s tournament during the IPL.”
Shukla becomes new vice president
In other decisions, the veteran leader of Congress, Rajiv Shukla, was officially appointed Vice Chairman of the Board in place of his protégé Mahim Verma of Uttarakhand.
Brijesh Patel will continue as president of the IPL Governing Council.
Ganguly-Shah to be India’s face at ICC
It was also known that the general body decided in favor of the president of the BCCI Sourav Ganguly continuing as a director on the ICC Board. Secretary Jay Shah will be the alternate director and representative of India at the meetings of the Chief Executive Committee of the world body.
Women’s Test Matches
The house deliberated on having women’s test matches and there could be a two-test series in the offing next year, but the BCCI Apex Council will take a final call in this regard.
GM (Game Development) fired
The BCCI has fired GM (Game Development) KVP Rao, who was asked to resign.
While Rao, in a sarcastic letter to state units, called leaving BCCI his “happiest day,” it is known that overall his lack of a proper action plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the main reasons for his expulsion.
Rao, a former captain from Bihar, has worked at BCCI for a long time and was the main cricket operations man for the national cricket.
The retirement age of referees and scorers increased to 60
BCCI-affiliated scorers and referees will now retire at age 60 instead of 55 years after the governing body ratified the measure.
“We believe that both umpires and scorers are in good physical shape like any other profession to continue until age 60,” said the source.
No discussion of Ganguly’s alleged conflict of interest
There was no discussion about Sourav Ganguly’s endorsement of the fantasy gaming app My11 Circle, which is a direct competitor to Dream11, the title sponsor of IPL.
“Not a single question was asked and, contrary to one particular media report, it was never a topic of discussion.
“Ganguly is legally clear and, when it comes to asking questions, the BCCI never questioned N Srinivasan after his son-in-law was arrested for alleged arrangement in 2013. That was much more serious,” said a state unit. the member said.
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