BCCI Apex Council Meeting Sheds Light on Indian Cricket
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Apex Council Meeting recently shed light on some important talking points in Indian cricket. The Council discussed introducing a cooling period, however, the final decision will be taken by Roger Binny and Jay Shah. Additionally, the meeting decided to start the BCCI Media Rights with the India vs Australia ODI series and send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games 2023 in China.
BCCI Concerned About Players Retiring Early to Play in Overseas Leagues
At the moment, there is no policy on retired players playing in overseas leagues. The BCCI is concerned that more players could opt for that route backed by IPL-owned franchises abroad. Ambati Rayudu is a prime example of this, as he retired from the IPL only to be signed by CSK’s sister franchise in MLC.
The BCCI is worried that many Indian players will retire early to play in the various lucrative T20 leagues abroad, especially as many teams in these leagues are owned by IPL franchises. Thus, the Council is considering introducing a cooling period to prevent such occurrences.
Conclusion
The BCCI Apex Council Meeting provided an insight into the current state of Indian cricket. The Council discussed introducing a cooling period to prevent players from retiring early to play in overseas leagues. However, the final decision will be taken by Roger Binny and Jay Shah. Moreover, the meeting decided to start the BCCI Media Rights with the India vs Australia ODI series and send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games 2023 in China.