The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday sent a 11-page letter to International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson, categorically rejecting the proposed revenue model and constitutional reforms
Vikram Limay and Dave Richardson
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday sent a 11-page letter to International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson, categorically rejecting the proposed revenue model and constitutional reforms. The BCCI has reminded the world body that they have the option of exercising the rights mentioned under the Members' Participation Agreement (MPA).
While BCCI's stand was always known, Committee of Administrators (COA) member Vikram Limaye in his letter has pointed out that ICC should respect the MPA signed on October 12, 2014.
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It has been learnt that BCCI can take legal recourse if ICC violates MPA, which assures certain benefits to member nations who compete in the ICC tournaments from 2015-2023. According to the letter accessed by PTI, Limaye has reminded Richardson of the MPA entered between BCCI and ICC Business Corporation (IBC) relating to global events between 2015 and 2023.
The letter states: "The proposed new ICC constitution and financial model will, if adopted, entitle us to exercise certain rights under the MPA and also to avail remedies under applicable law. We trust the ICC will reconsider the proposed new ICC constitution and financial models in light of provisions of the MPA so that we do not have to consider exercising our rights and remedies in relation to the MPA, which are reserved."
It is learnt that COA has already in its meeting decided that India's interest as the financial powerhouse is non-negotiable.
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