The BCCI are at it again. Not allowing DRS, Not allowing Sky sports to commentate now their banning 30 english players.
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Indians ban 30 English players following Test defeat
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has reacted angrily to the country’s 2-1 loss in the recent Test series against England by banning a group of county cricketers from practising in India.
Around thirty players from Yorkshire, Durham, Kent, Hampshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire and Nottinghamshire were due to fly to India in the coming weeks to further their cricketing educations by practising on the spinning pitches of India on trips organised by Sachin Bajaj, founder of the Global Cricket School.
But the BCCI has instructed all ground authorities in Pune, where the GCS is based, that no foreign players must use their facilities without official permission. And in this case that permission has not been granted.
The BCCI is thought to be particularly annoyed that Joe Root, who made such a stunning Test debut in the final Test in Nagpur, had already had such vast experience of Indian conditions before that debut.
This is an extension of a row that arose before Christmas when the BCCI considered the England Performance Programme’s tour, running alongside the Test tour, as unsanctioned.
Steven Finn played for the EPP against the DY Patil Academy XI in Mumbai in late November, bowling 23 overs to prove his fitness for the third Test in Calcutta.
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petulance,again from you know who
posted on 5/2/13
Indeed, they dont seem to be able to have any humility.. I think the power of the IPL thats made them rich has gone to their heads.. How about the built new faciities with the money they have and have some kind of academy to improve on test cricket.. Have the likes of Tendulkar coach the players sometimes. when hes "not" busy.
posted on 5/2/13
bcci only cares about ipl.they dont our own players go for county matches, how do you expect them to let other counties come to india?
posted on 5/2/13
Bit arrogant that? its called being friendly?
posted on 5/2/13
To the Indian women's cricket team eliminated at home.
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This decision just doesn't make any sense at all.
Cricket should be encouraged all around the world and by having English, Sth.African Australian bowlers playing in India can help the locals adapt to the style of bowling they may face in a year or two down the road....madness
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posted on 6/2/13
this is pure arrogance. If only Australian, SAn and English board could stand together and try to answer BCCI, bcci wouldnt be bossing around with needless rules like these.
Bcci expects every board to accept their players play the ipl, but doesnt allow a single indian player(even though they dont play in indian team) to play in any foreign t20 leageus.
Frankly speaking i dont like bcci, as they are the reoson why indian team isnt performing well, and with their stupid ideology they are just making a mockery of themselves.