Outgoing prez TS Thakur: Not personal, it was a battle for autonomy

Yesterday's decision by the TS Thakur-led bench of Supreme Court ended the reign of Anurag Thakur as Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president

TS Thakur

New Delhi: Yesterday's decision by the TS Thakur-led bench of Supreme Court ended the reign of Anurag Thakur as Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, and put the Board's administration into the hands of the Board's senior-most vice-president and joint secretary till such time a committee of administrators gets appointed to govern the cricket body. The apex court will announce the names of persons who will constitute this committee on January 19.

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After the SC order, Thakur said, "For me, it was not a personal battle, it was a battle for the autonomy of the sports body. I respect Supreme Court as any citizen should. If Supreme Court judges feel that BCCI could do better under retired judges, I wish them all the best. I am sure Indian cricket will do well under their guidance."

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