Wrestlers Protest LIVE: BCCI President Roger Binny’s Statement

On Friday, BCCI President Roger Binny made it clear that he was not a signatory to any statement regarding the current situation of the wrestlers’ protest against WFI Chief. This was shortly after members of the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team expressed their support for the grapplers.

Binny’s Clarification

Binny, who was part of the victorious Indian cricket team in the 1983 World Cup, said in a statement to PTI, “Contrary to some media reports, I would like to clarify that I have not issued any statement regarding the current situation of the wrestlers’ protest. I believe that the competent authorities are working on to resolve the issue. As a former cricketer, I believe that sports should not be mixed with politics.”

1983 World Cup Winning Team Supports Wrestlers

Earlier in the day, members of the 1983 World Cup winning team had come out in support of the protesting wrestlers. They urged the wrestlers not to take any hasty decision and expressed their hope that the players’ issues will be heard and resolved.

Conclusion

BCCI President Roger Binny has made it clear that he is not a signatory to any statement regarding the current situation of the wrestlers’ protest. Members of the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team, on the other hand, have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers and requested them not to take any hasty decision. It is hoped that the players’ issues will be heard and resolved.