Gillespie lashes out at 'bully' BCCI
Posted on Jul 28, 2008 at 12:50 | Updated Jul 28, 2008 at 17:08
1 Comments
New Delhi: Former Australian speedster Jason Gillespie has protested vehemently against the Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) for throwing its weight around in world cricket. The pacer, who plays for the Ahmedabad Rockets in the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), said that the Indian board is just acting like a 'bully' and that is harming the game.
"They are trying to bully the Indian Cricket League, but that is wrong because the competition is good for cricket. It is helping to expand the sport, so for the BCCI to try and get tough on the ICL is misguided," said Gillispie.
Gillespie also stated that it was the ICL that brought Twenty20 cricket into the limelight, which now has become a rage all over the world.
“People seem to forget the ICL was the original Twenty20 League. It is a good competition that is well run and the standard of play is very high," he said.
Gillespie was supposed to play for Durham but due to the BCCI urging counties to ban ICL players, the pacer had to move to Glamorgan.
"The reason I could not play for Durham was because the BCCI is flexing its muscles at the moment. It is frustrating that all the other countries are bowing to the pressure," stated Gillespie.
However, Gillespie was positive about the ICL's future, which many believe is dark because of the BCCI's stand.
"The ICL is not going away and people have to understand that and the cricket community has to reach a resolution,” he concluded.
| Ads by Google |
Total Comments: 1
Read All Comments | Post Comment
Posted By deepak
BCCI is behaving like a small town bully. It may have a lot of money , but is run by
Read Comment