Cricket Board Politics Behind Eden Gardens' Loss of World Cup Match

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman at the time, Lalit Modi, has publicly criticized Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary N Srinivasan for Eden Gardens' loss of the World Cup match between India and England on February 27. Modi blamed "dirty Cricket Board politics" for the decision, stating that he had previously restored matches to Kolkata when he chaired the tours and fixtures committee, but was opposed by Srinivasan.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lalit Modi, former IPL chairman and BCCI vice-president, criticized BCCI secretary N Srinivasan for Eden Gardens' loss of the World Cup match.
  • Modi claimed that he had previously restored matches to Kolkata while chairing the tours and fixtures committee, but was opposed by Srinivasan.
  • Eden Gardens was stripped of the India-England match following an adverse report from the International Cricket Council's (ICC) venue inspection team.
  • The BCCI has appealed to the ICC to reconsider the decision, requesting more time to complete work at Eden Gardens.
  • The ICC has asked its CEO, Haroon Lorgat, to talk to member countries, including England, about the BCCI's appeal.

Statistics:

  • The World Cup match between India and England was scheduled for February 27.
  • Eden Gardens was allocated three additional matches: South Africa vs Ireland (March 15), the Netherlands vs Ireland (March 18), and Zimbabwe vs Kenya (March 20).
  • The BCCI has requested until February 7 to complete work at Eden Gardens.
  • The ICC's CEO, Haroon Lorgat, is to submit a report on January 30 regarding the BCCI's appeal.

Sources:

  • PTI - "Modi targets Srinivasan in Eden Gardens match row", January 28, 2011 |