Simmo8217;s advice sought

Lele revealed that several members of Parliament have written to the BCCI wanting to know the truth behind the betting and match-fixing allegations against the Indians, which have tainted the country in the eyes of the world. He said that the BCCI has enlightened the MPs that the BCCI does not subscribe to such allegations and that they believe there is no truth to such unsubstantiated charges. He added that the BCCI made efforts to find the truth in this regard which is why they appointed a one-man enquiry commission under Justice YV Chandrachud.

He said that the BCCI would not take legal recourse against those making these charges, but they would stand by players if they chose to file defamation suits.

When quizzed if the BCCI intended to invite Aamir Sohail to India, as the Pakistani had gone public to say that he was willing to name the Indian players before Chandrachud if the Pakistan Cricket Board permitted him to do so, Lele replied that it8217;s up to the former Chief Justice to decide on whom to invite to depose before him.

Lele said that there is nothing wrong with the present format of having one selector from each zone. What was needed, he pointed out, was selectors who command respect.