Faith in BCCI shaken,says Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday lashed out at the BCCI after his demand of $1 million (Rs 5 crore) per season for media and Governing Council related activities in the Indian Premier League was turned down by the boards working committee. BCCI has made an U-turn on my contract. I am baffled that BCCI has refused to pay me my dues. I am shaken by the reports I have been reading, Gavaskar said.

Gavaskar had claimed that he had been assured by former BCCI president Sharad Pawar and Arun Jaitley that the dues would be cleared. Sharad Pawar and Arun Jaitely both promised me that my dues will be cleared. Sharad Pawar and Lalit Modi had promised me a Rs 4 crore IPL contract after I refused the initial offer, he said.

The issue came up for discussion during Mondays working committee meeting after Gavaskar wrote to BCCI. I had requested the BCCI president and he said all we needed was a confirmation from Mr Pawar. Pawar then spoke to (Arun) Jaitley who assured me it would come in the meeting.

Gavaskar said he was not worried about this controversy having any impact on his commentary stint.

I dont see any conflict with contract. These are two completely different things. One is the broadcaster contract and the other is about commitment regarding IPL.