Srinivasan defiant, refuses to resign as BCCI President

BCCI President N.Srinivasan remained defiant on Saturday rejecting demands for his resignation but moves are said to be afoot to oust him in the wake of arrest of his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan on betting charges even as Sunday’s IPL final involving the team may be gone ahead with.

Arriving in Mumbai today, he made it clear that he has no intention of resigning as he has done nothing wrong.

“I can’t be bulldozed or railroaded into resigning. Some sources are trying (to put) pressure now. There is no question of it (resigning),” Mr. Srinivasan told reporters outside the Mumbai airport.

The 68-year-old cricket board chief, who has been facing mounting pressure to quit, said BCCI would follow strictly all its rules and law will take its course.

However, sources in the BCCI say that a section of the Board may be grouping up against the beleaguered chief and seek his suspension if not immediate removal following the embarrassing arrest of his son-in-law by Mumbai Police on charges of betting on IPL games.

Last night’s arrest and a litany of accusations of conflict of interest against Mr. Srinivasan over the years have pushed him to a corner though he is defiant despite the latest developments.

The move may gather steam after the IPL final in Kolkata on Sunday where the BCCI officials could meet informally to discuss the situation. They may also talk to Mr. Srinivasan who is expected in Kolkata in a bid to persuade him to choose an honourable exit route.

The term of Mr. Srinivasan ends in September this year and under an amended rule he can continue till next year September. But under the present circumstances, such a scenario looks far from remote.

Meanwhile, Gurunath’s arrest has raised questions over the continuance of Chennai Super Kings but as yet there seems to be no threat to the team playing the final tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Gurunath has been produced in a court for remand proceedings.

source:http://www.thehindu.com/

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