Indian cricket history
When Sunil Gavaskar Took on the BCCI: The NCA Power Struggle That Shook Indian Cricket
One of the biggest changes the lucrative IPL has brought to Indian cricket is that very few now openly challenge the BCCI or its officials. Even those who once spoke their mind on cricketing matters have been silenced, curbing the bold voices that held the board accountable. Yet, twenty-five years ago, Indian cricket witnessed something extraordinary: a former India captain openly confronted a senior BCCI figure in public to make his point. What began as a minor disagreement quickly escalated into a full-blown battle with no holds barred.
When NCA (National Cricket Academy) at Bangalore, commenced operating, Sunil Gavaskar was one of the pillars, behind the scene, giving suggestions on all fronts and had an important role to play in its formation. At that time, BCCI was chaired by AC Muthiah and powered by the late Raj Singh Dungarpur. Gavaskar was one of the five members of the NCA committee, working under the Chairmanship of Raj Singh Dungarpur to oversee the academy's functioning. During the inauguration, Raj Singh acknowledged Sunny’s contribution and mentioned that he got the NCA committee in touch with Rodney Marsh of the Australian Cricket Academy leading to model NCA on the same pattern. In May 2000 he was the first guest lecturer at the NCA.
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