BCCI kinship: All in the family! The phrase may be more associated with Bollywood but Indian cricket is not far behind. According to a report, more than one-third of the current 38 full members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are directly related to politicians or influential board members. In addition, about 20 states are violating the Lodha Committee’s recommendations. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN
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BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
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Take BCCI as an example. Secretary Joy Shah is the son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Treasurer Arun Dhumal is a relative of Union Sports Minister Anurag Tagore. It doesn’t end there. Vice-President Rajiv Shukla is a former MP. Even former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly comes from an influential family.
Ganguly’s father Chandidas Ganguly has held various positions in the Cricket Association of Bengal since he started as Assistant Secretary in 1974. And the dynasty continues.
“It’s nothing new in Indian cricket. Ever since cricket became popular, the ability to play the game has been in the hands of a handful. With politics, one becomes more influential and has been doing so ever since. Even if there are no influential people, the game is played by their relatives or representatives from afar. ” A former player who has also worked for a state association told InsideSport.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
According to the Indian Express, in most cases the election is for an event where members are elected without being elected. A glance at the state association of BCCI elections shows that most of the time, candidates win unopposed and the winner is determined before the election.
Indian cricket dynasty
- More than a third of the BCCI’s 38 full members are relatives of political families or former office-bearers.
- This is the highest number in the history of BCCI.
- More than half of the BCCI’s key decision-makers are relatives of influential political families or former incumbents.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
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How does it violate the Lodha recommendation?
According to the RM Lodha Committee appointed by the Supreme Court after the IPL fixing scandal, the dynasty was the primary issue that was highlighted.
“In some states, all members are from a few families or single families, leaving control of cricket in the hands of a few.” Lodhar’s report said.
- According to the committee, a 70-year-old cap was kept to eradicate the dynasty.
- The state has made the three-year cooling-off period mandatory after a six-year term in associations.
- The term of the BCCI president was two years.
- No BCCI official can become a minister or a government employee by forcing Anurag Tagore to resign as BCCI president.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
However, it has left plenty of holes as well.
- The age cap meant that many, including Niranjan Shah and Sharad Pawar, had to leave, but this gave them a chance to rein in their strong hands.
- Amit Shah had to resign as GCA president and he handed it over to his son Joy Shah.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
BCCI:
- J Shah (BCCI Secretary): He is the son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was also the former president of the Gujarat Cricket Association. Joy Shah was a former joint secretary of GCA.
- Arun Dhumal: (BCCI Treasurer): He is the brother of Anurag Tagore, former BCCI president and Union Sports Minister.
- Rajiv Shukla (Vice President): Former Member of Parliament and Chairman of IPL.
- Sourav Ganguly (President): Son of former CAB president and secretary and former CAB joint-secretary Chandidas Ganguly.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB):
- Abhishek Dalmia (President): He is the son of the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, President of ICC, BCCI and CAB.
- Snehasish Ganguly (Honorary Secretary): He is the brother of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the son of former CAB assistant secretary Chandidas Ganguly.
- Debasish Ganguly (Treasurer): Sourav Ganguly’s uncle and Chandidas Ganguly’s brother.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
Baroda Cricket Association (BCA):
- Pranab Amin (President): He is the son of Chirayu Amin, former BCA president and former interim IPL chairman.
Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA):
- Dhanraj Nathwani (Vice President): He is the son of former GCA vice-president Parimal Nathwani.
Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA)
- Joydev Shah (President): He is the son of Niranjan Shah, former SCA and BCCI secretary.
Baroda Cricket Association (BCA):
- Ajit Lele (Secretary): He is the son of the late Jaywant Lel, a former BCA and BCCI secretary
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)
- Rohan Jaitley (President): He is the son of former Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who was the DDCA President and a member of the IPL Governing Council.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA):
- Advait Manohar (President): He is the son of Shashank Manohar, former VCA, BCCI, ICC President.
Orissa Cricket Association (OCA):
- Sanjay Behera (Secretary): He is the son of Ashirbad Behera, former OCA Secretary.
Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU):
- Mahim Verma (Secretary): He is the son of former BCCI vice-president and PC Verma, former CAU secretary.
BCCI kinship: All family members for BCCI and state associations, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules
UP Cricket Association (UPCA)
- Nidhipati Singhania (President): She is the nephew of the late Jadupati Singania, former President of UPCA.
Goa Cricket Association (GCA):
- Bipul Phadke (Secretary): He is the son of Binod Phadke, former GCA Secretary.
Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA):
- Kechangs Rio (President): He is the son of Nagaland Chief Minister Nefiu Rio, a former NCA president.
Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA):
- Mahanaryaman Scindia (Vice President): He is the son of Jyotiraditya Scindia, Former President – MP Cricket Association, President – Chambal Division Cricket Association.
Until recently, Rupa Gurunath was the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. She is the daughter of former ICC, BCCI and TNCA president N Srinivasan. He resigned in December, citing personal problems.
BCCI nepotism: For BCCI and State Association, all family members, more than 20 associations are violating Lodha Committee rules.
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