Comments on: BCCI, quo vadis? (continued) http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/ An egoist's road trip through life with cricket, music, books, cars and movies for company Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:12:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: superstarksa.com | Blog Archive | The timely five year tag http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-8490 superstarksa.com | Blog Archive | The timely five year tag Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:52:28 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-8490 [...] to a pair of long posts about my favorite cricketing pet peeve - The BCCI. These posts (part 1 and part 2), though a couple of years old ring true even now. I also believe that India needs to look at a [...] [...] to a pair of long posts about my favorite cricketing pet peeve – The BCCI. These posts (part 1 and part 2), though a couple of years old ring true even now. I also believe that India needs to look at a [...]

]]> By: Prem Panicker’s Blogs Page, Rediff iLand http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-5613 Prem Panicker’s Blogs Page, Rediff iLand Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:20:25 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-5613 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Behind the scenesI havent been in touch with the Working Committee of the BCCI neither have I made a presentation to them in Mumbai. Be that as it may, Mr. Bindra and I have been in touch for the last more than three years and after the change in establishment he has been extremely interested to meet me once in a few months to get my view points on the game.In these meeting, I have all through out been putting across my views on making BCCI transparent, accountable apart from emphasising on the core issues such as election reforms, re-imagine domestic cricket, emphasis on grass root level, etc.After the World Cup (Bangladesh) debacle, Mr. Bindra requested me to prepare a power point presentation giving my suggestions to the Borad as to how the game of cricket can be improved in India.Initially I was asked to come to the BCCI Working Committee to explain my suggestions and present them to all the Members but for some reason that didn't materialize. Be that as it may, he promised me that he shall be handing over a hard copy of my presentation to the President and circulating a copy of the same to every member of the Working Committee for discussion on April 6 & 7 meetings.He also mentioned that my suggestions shall be taken seriously and he shall try and push his colleagues to introduce crucial amendments. I am attaching herein a copy of my power point presentation submitted to BCCI for your perusal.I do feel that the current regime is more amenable to varied view points and are keen to be doing or atleast seen to be doing the right things. I am not sure how far these amendments would eventually be implemented but they surely seem to be moving in the right direction except their decision on endorsements.On the night of April 7, television channels in our office were tuned to various channels where an assortment of talking heads were doing their shtick on the BCCI's various announcements.On one such channel, spotted a familiar face, in combative mood, taking on Navjot Singh Sidhu (who per usual was speaking so fast and so loud he seemed unaware of what he was saying) and Ajay Jadeja.It was the Delhi-based advocate Rahul Mehra, whose PIL filed against the BCCI in 2000 was perhaps the first real public challenge to that body's hegemony.There was some mention, during that show, of a presentation he had made to the board during its World Cup review meeting, so wrote to him asking what that was all about, and the above was his response.Must say I am impressed -- if the BCCI is proactively, and of its own volition, asking people like Rahul -- who for years has spent his time, energies and money to try and bring some sort of accountability to the functioning of the Board -- for input, there is some hope yet.For those who came to this story late, here is a set of links that tell the story:The original PIL.The sequel, and the High Court judgment that ruled that the BCCI was subject to regulation by the courts.An article of the time from Outlook, that covers some of the ground in the PIL.And from the many blogs that devoted considerable space to Mehra's activities, then and later, an analysis in two parts -- one, and two. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Behind the scenesI havent been in touch with the Working Committee of the BCCI neither have I made a presentation to them in Mumbai. Be that as it may, Mr. Bindra and I have been in touch for the last more than three years and after the change in establishment he has been extremely interested to meet me once in a few months to get my view points on the game.In these meeting, I have all through out been putting across my views on making BCCI transparent, accountable apart from emphasising on the core issues such as election reforms, re-imagine domestic cricket, emphasis on grass root level, etc.After the World Cup (Bangladesh) debacle, Mr. Bindra requested me to prepare a power point presentation giving my suggestions to the Borad as to how the game of cricket can be improved in India.Initially I was asked to come to the BCCI Working Committee to explain my suggestions and present them to all the Members but for some reason that didn’t materialize. Be that as it may, he promised me that he shall be handing over a hard copy of my presentation to the President and circulating a copy of the same to every member of the Working Committee for discussion on April 6 & 7 meetings.He also mentioned that my suggestions shall be taken seriously and he shall try and push his colleagues to introduce crucial amendments. I am attaching herein a copy of my power point presentation submitted to BCCI for your perusal.I do feel that the current regime is more amenable to varied view points and are keen to be doing or atleast seen to be doing the right things. I am not sure how far these amendments would eventually be implemented but they surely seem to be moving in the right direction except their decision on endorsements.On the night of April 7, television channels in our office were tuned to various channels where an assortment of talking heads were doing their shtick on the BCCI’s various announcements.On one such channel, spotted a familiar face, in combative mood, taking on Navjot Singh Sidhu (who per usual was speaking so fast and so loud he seemed unaware of what he was saying) and Ajay Jadeja.It was the Delhi-based advocate Rahul Mehra, whose PIL filed against the BCCI in 2000 was perhaps the first real public challenge to that body’s hegemony.There was some mention, during that show, of a presentation he had made to the board during its World Cup review meeting, so wrote to him asking what that was all about, and the above was his response.Must say I am impressed — if the BCCI is proactively, and of its own volition, asking people like Rahul — who for years has spent his time, energies and money to try and bring some sort of accountability to the functioning of the Board — for input, there is some hope yet.For those who came to this story late, here is a set of links that tell the story:The original PIL.The sequel, and the High Court judgment that ruled that the BCCI was subject to regulation by the courts.An article of the time from Outlook, that covers some of the ground in the PIL.And from the many blogs that devoted considerable space to Mehra’s activities, then and later, an analysis in two parts — one, and two. 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]]> By: Anonymous http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-426 Anonymous Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:04:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-426 Hi again, pl read Harsh Bhogale's column in the Indian Express June 10th...he says the same thing I mentioned about privatization of Indian Sports. If yu cant get a copy on the net just send me a email and I shall scan and forward to yu. bye Hi again,
pl read Harsh Bhogale’s column in the Indian Express June 10th…he says the same thing I mentioned about privatization of Indian Sports.
If yu cant get a copy on the net just send me a email and I shall scan and forward to yu.
bye

]]> By: anantha http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2210 anantha Wed, 01 Jun 2005 15:29:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-2210 Anonymous: Hmmm, ya, it might just not happen, but whats wrong in hoping? And lot of ppl do tell me that cricket needs to be taken off the BCCI's hands. So, ok. That everyone agrees. But does anybody ever think of how it can be done? This post is just my viewpoint in how that can happen. A lot of points are in conjecture, but most proposals are... As for losing interest in cricket, i don't that will ever happen to me. If you would believe it, I was taught to write the English alphabets by my mom in the guise of plotting the path of a cricket ball on the field. It's almost second nature to me. Anonymous: Hmmm, ya, it might just not happen, but whats wrong in hoping? And lot of ppl do tell me that cricket needs to be taken off the BCCI’s hands. So, ok. That everyone agrees. But does anybody ever think of how it can be done? This post is just my viewpoint in how that can happen. A lot of points are in conjecture, but most proposals are…
As for losing interest in cricket, i don’t that will ever happen to me. If you would believe it, I was taught to write the English alphabets by my mom in the guise of plotting the path of a cricket ball on the field. It’s almost second nature to me.

]]> By: Anonymous http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-424 Anonymous Wed, 01 Jun 2005 07:23:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-424 Hi, Sorry to disappoint yu again. with due respect to APJ (in whatever way), he is a typical dreamer and a bureacratic one at that. he talks of india vision 2020 and presents ppt's. this may impress some politico's and media guys. but he cant do a damn thing about changing anything especially cricket. like we all know its too far gone, hence i have given up being passionate abt cricket. hence my fascination for golf and other individual sports. no committees, no intereference....just plain performance. Hi,
Sorry to disappoint yu again. with due respect to APJ (in whatever way), he is a typical dreamer and a bureacratic one at that. he talks of india vision 2020 and presents ppt’s. this may impress some politico’s and media guys. but he cant do a damn thing about changing anything especially cricket.
like we all know its too far gone, hence i have given up being passionate abt cricket. hence my fascination for golf and other individual sports. no committees, no intereference….just plain performance.

]]> By: anantha http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 anantha Tue, 31 May 2005 14:48:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-2209 Fun_Boyz: Thanx for the comment. My view is just that. Privatization, that is. But I just wanted to lay out what I thought should be done along the way. What is the motivation for the BCCI (as we know it) to relinquish its control? I dont think thats possible without force/threat from the government. And since the political parties won't do anything, a dynamic prez could do the honors.... And APJ is just that. Which is why i am rooting for something from him. I heard he replies to every letter that he gets and I even thought i'd write him one. Mebbe i will just do that.... Fun_Boyz: Thanx for the comment. My view is just that. Privatization, that is. But I just wanted to lay out what I thought should be done along the way. What is the motivation for the BCCI (as we know it) to relinquish its control? I dont think thats possible without force/threat from the government. And since the political parties won’t do anything, a dynamic prez could do the honors…. And APJ is just that. Which is why i am rooting for something from him. I heard he replies to every letter that he gets and I even thought i’d write him one. Mebbe i will just do that….

]]> By: fun_boyz http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-422 fun_boyz Mon, 30 May 2005 15:43:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-422 hi, yu spent quite some effort in writing it and i can uderstand yr anguish. i have played cricket to quite some levels and i have quite some ex test cricket playing friends. i can tell yu that the system at BCCI and state level cricket associations is very different....believe it or not its another Political scenario very much like Indian Politics. Each state association has clubs who have voting power and each committe member controls club votes by dishing freebies like complimentaries, managerial assignments, tours, contracts etc. These votes are used to fight the association elections. Hence you can understand why a Venkataraghan cannot become secretary of the Tamilnadu association or any other player. Hence we have lobbyists as committe member who in turn lobby for the BCCI seats. No wonder players have to kowtow to the committe members. The only way to improve the indian as well as world cricket scenario is no privatise it and have share holders and board of director with professional coaches etc...like Manchester United and other professional football clubs... Ofcourse this wont be possible ever since the Country Cricket Boards killed Kerry Packer's concept... hi,
yu spent quite some effort in writing it and i can uderstand yr anguish.
i have played cricket to quite some levels and i have quite some ex test cricket playing friends.
i can tell yu that the system at BCCI and state level cricket associations is very different….believe it or not its another Political scenario very much like Indian Politics.

Each state association has clubs who have voting power and each committe member controls club votes by dishing freebies like complimentaries, managerial assignments, tours, contracts etc. These votes are used to fight the association elections.

Hence you can understand why a Venkataraghan cannot become secretary of the Tamilnadu association or any other player.

Hence we have lobbyists as committe member who in turn lobby for the BCCI seats.
No wonder players have to kowtow to the committe members.
The only way to improve the indian as well as world cricket scenario is no privatise it and have share holders and board of director with professional coaches etc…like Manchester United and other professional football clubs…

Ofcourse this wont be possible ever since the Country Cricket Boards killed Kerry Packer’s concept…

]]> By: anantha http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 anantha Wed, 25 May 2005 15:01:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-2208 Michael: I meant it on a temporary basis and if you'd see, not directly. I mean, the BCCI functions as it is till the set up is created. Afterward both the BCCI as we know it and the government cedes (if thats the right word to use) all control to the new company! Michael: I meant it on a temporary basis and if you’d see, not directly. I mean, the BCCI functions as it is till the set up is created. Afterward both the BCCI as we know it and the government cedes (if thats the right word to use) all control to the new company!

]]> By: michael http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-420 michael Wed, 25 May 2005 06:13:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-420 Hi Anti, Government intervention(IAS liason officer) should be totally avoided in sports. National and state level association reeks of the Indian government style.Any suggestion on a club based approach like EPL Hi Anti,
Government intervention(IAS liason officer) should be totally avoided in sports. National and state level association reeks of the Indian government style.Any suggestion on a club based approach like EPL

]]> By: anantha http://superstarksa.com/2005/05/21/bcci-quo-vadis-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-2207 anantha Tue, 24 May 2005 20:13:00 +0000 http://superstarksa.com/?p=242#comment-2207 JR: Thanks dude... You use an aggregator? JR: Thanks dude… You use an aggregator?

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