Published: Aug 24, 2015, 10:06 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 24, 2015, 10:13 PM (IST)
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday assured former Indian cricketers that his government would probe the alleged irregularities in the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) if needed. Former Indian cricket captain Bishan Singh Bedi along with former medium pacer Madan Lal called on Kejriwal and discussed irregularities in the association. “Corruption in DDCA and the glaring issues which we are all aware of were discussed in the meeting,” legendary left-arm spinner Bedi told reporters after the meeting.
“He [Kejriwal] assured his support in removing shortcomings in Delhi cricket. If needed, he will set up a commission of inquiry. You know what is going on in DDCA. But we cannot close our eyes.” Bedi, who lost the 2013 DDCA presidential election against Sneh Prakash Bansal, said. Bedi few days back was in the news, when he said MS Dhoni is “not ‘Captain Cool’ anymore” and suggested yoga sessions for the beleaguered cricketer to overcome the tough phase.
An agitated Dhoni said he was ready to relinquish ODI captaincy if that helps the team win matches after the Men in Blue lost their first series against Bangladesh last night. Bedi feels Dhoni is certainly ruffled by the recent losses. “Ye pehli dafa hai ki woh behki behki baatein kar raha hai [It’s the first time he is not making sense]. And that is a clear indication that he is not ‘Captain Cool’ anymore. He looks ruffled. Having said that I still don’t blame any individual but the team,” Bedi told PTI in an interview.
