Published: Sep 23, 2015, 10:37 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 23, 2015, 10:37 PM (IST)
Nagpur: ICC President and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association chief N Srinivasan arrived here tonight by a special flight to meet former BCCI president and Mumbai Cricket Association chief Sharad Pawar, who is currently on a tour to drought-hit Vidarbha. He has come reportedly to discuss the strategy for electing the new BCCI chief, sources from Vidharbha Cricket Association said. Pawar, who arrived here on September 21 after attending funeral of BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya in Kolkata, will be in the city till September 25. Pawar spent the day in Yavatmal and returned to city and has couple of engagements tomorrow. Sourav Ganguly: It’s too early to decide Jagmohan Dalmiya’s successor
On September 20, 2015 Dalmiya died because of cardiac arrest. N Srinivasan was deeply shocked by Dalmiya’s demise and he had previously said that Dalmiya will be long remembered for his invaluable contribution to cricket. “I am saddened with the passing of Mr Dalmiya. He was a visionary cricket administrator who dedicated his life to cricket. Cricket flourished in India during his tenures as the BCCI President, while global cricket got stronger when he was the ICC President. Cricket has lost one of its most loyal, committed and dedicated servants.” It was earlier reported by PTI that N Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar may play strong role in deciding next BCCI president. Many politicians, cricketers and BCCI officials gave tribute to Dalmiya. Dalmiya is credited for making BCCI the most wealthy and powerful cricket body in the world. READ: N Srinivasan to conduct meeting to decide BCCI’s new President after Jagmohan Dalmiya’s demise
