His appointment as only the “interim president” has given rise to more questions than answers about how he will deal with the latest spot fixing scandal that has hit the BCCI. But not one to run away from any crisis, Dalmiya was of the view that his role was a “limited” one.

Asked why he didn’t press for the resignation of Srinivasan, he said: “That is an old story now. There is no point discussing it. No one in the meeting really wanted him to resign. He has stepped aside and will not be interfering with the probe.”