BCCI gets Hadlee thumbs up

8220;Although there may be some bumps in the road ahead, if players decide to revolt against this new ruling it will open the way for the injection of youth and this will only be good for the future of the game in this country,8221; he wrote in his column for a website.

8220;The biggest and most positive move has come in the attempt to address the whole issues surrounding players8217; fees, pay cuts, bonuses and endorsements,8221; he added.

The one-time world record holder for the number of Test wickets taken, Hadlee, however, wondered if the Board would be strong enough 8220;to maintain this stance since Indian cricket is so closely tied up with the mighty power of corporate finances and sponsorship8221;.

Hadlee also praised the BCCI for questioning theattitude and commitment of the players by saying that a similar experience during his career, while upsetting him, had also galvanised him to improve as a bowler. 8220;The attitude and commitment of players was also questioned. I fully approve of this. It happened during my career and that made me more determined; in fact although it annoyed me, it also inspired me to do better and prove a point,8221; Hadlee said.

Agreeing that all the players were accountable, Hadlee emphasised that 8220;the concept of the holy cow in Indian cricket needs to be abolished8221;.