Wrestlers Protest LIVE: BCCI President Roger Binny
On Friday, BCCI President Roger Binny stated that he had not signed any statement regarding the ongoing protest of wrestlers against the WFI chief. This came after members from the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team showed their support for the grapplers.
Binny Not a Signatory to Statement
Binny, who assumed the role of BCCI President in October 2022, was part of the victorious Indian cricket team from the 1983 World Cup in England. He clarified to the press that he had not issued any statement regarding the current situation of the wrestlers’ protest.
Sports Should Not be Mixed with Politics
He went on to say that he believes the competent authorities are working to resolve the issue. As a former cricketer, he expressed his opinion that sports should be kept separate from politics.
1983 World Cup Winners Show Support for Protesting Wrestlers
Earlier in the day, members of the 1983 World Cup winning team expressed their support for the protesting wrestlers and urged them not to take any hasty decisions.
Conclusion
BCCI President Roger Binny made it clear that he did not sign any statement regarding the ongoing protest of wrestlers against the WFI chief. In spite of the support that the 1983 World Cup winning team showed for the grapplers, Binny believes that sports should not be mixed with politics.