Photo Feed: BCCI and its list of controversies

BCCI vs Sahara - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Sahara - 07 February 2012

Unhappy with the treatment meted out to them, Sahara India ended its 11-year-old financial ties with the BCCI and also pulled out of the IPL by withdrawing from Pune Warriors' ownership just hours before the players auction for the fifth edition. Sahara accused the Board of not giving due consideration to its genuine grievances. The board is hoping to resolve the issue amicably.

BCCI vs ICC on DRS - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs ICC on DRS - 07 February 2012

BCCI continues to fight the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the implementation of the Decision Review System (DRS). The BCCI has said the DRS in its current form was unacceptable. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat recently called on the stronger cricket boards like Cricket Australia to challenge BCCI on important issues like the DRS.

BCCI vs Sports Minister Ajay Maken - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Sports Minister Ajay Maken - 07 February 2012

The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) took on sports minister Ajay Maken over the National Sports Development Bill. The cricket board rejected the the sports bill that sought to regulate the functioning of the sports federations in the country, saying certain aspects of the bill were meant to 'destroy the autonomy' of the board.

BCCI vs Nimbus - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Nimbus - 07 February 2012

The board scrapped the broadcast contract with Nimbus Communications for fixtures played in India. scrapped the broadcast contract with Nimbus Communications for fixtures played in India. BCCI also forfeited the bank guarantee amount of Rs 2,000 crore. Nimbus had signed a four-year deal with the BCCI in October 2009 for that sum. The case is being heard in the Bombay High Court.

BCCI vs Shane Warne - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Shane Warne - 07 February 2012

IPL IV saw a major controversy surrounding the pitch selection for a Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings game. The controversy erupted after the pitch at the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur was changed at the last minute. Royals’ captain Shane Warne had termed the decision as “ridiculous” and hinted at foul play. The accusation was aimed at CSK owner N Srinivasan using his clout to influence the curator's decision. The board had rubbished the claims and said that it was the curator’s prerogative to select the playing surface.

BCCI vs Kochi franchise - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Kochi franchise - 07 February 2012

In September 2011, BCCI terminated the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise after they allegedly defaulted on the payment of franchise fees to the cricket board. The franchise has sought arbitration process. Some of the Kochi players were picked up during the just concluded auction for IPL V.

BCCI vs Rajasthan Royals & Kings XI Punjab - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Rajasthan Royals & Kings XI Punjab - 07 February 2012

BCCI expelled both Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab franchises from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for committing violations in their shareholding pattern, without informing the cricket board. But both the franchises decided to contest the ruling and ultimately the issue went to court. The Bombay High Court ruled in favour of the franchises allowing them to be part of the tournament.

BCCI vs Lalit Modi - 07 February 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:23 +0530

BCCI vs Lalit Modi - 07 February 2012

In April 2010, the BCCI suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi for “alleged acts of individual misdemeanours”. The BCCI framed 22 charges of impropriety against Modi. But the sacked IPL chairman has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The BCCI even stopped 12 Indian players from joining the Sri Lankan Premier League T20 cricket tournament in 2011 on the basis that Modi had ties with the event’s organizers. Modi has denied these links too.