BCCI treasurer objected to cash award for team: BCCI Panel
BCCI's Committee of Administrators has said the Board's treasurer had objected to the cash awards announced for the team after their win over Australia, saying such announcements could only be made at general body meetings. "India have won today. What is the point of announcing the award three weeks later. It will look strange if we did so," CoA said.
Soon after India had beaten Australia in a gruelling contest, an announcement was made that the players would be given a cash incentive of Rs 50 lakh each, Rs 25 lakh to coach Anil Kumble and Rs 15 lakh each to the support staff.This was a move initiated by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the CEO. Once this was communicated to the BCCI office bearers Anirudh Chaudhary the treasurer is said to have opposed to the idea saying such awards can only be announced at general body meetings. (Kohli says friendship with Australian cricketers over)Members of the CoA speaking to India Today confirmed the statement saying, "forever it has been the president who has made such announcements. Now it is the CoA. Why the treasurer was objecting we don't know." (Bengaluru Test win was the defining moment this home season: Kohli)They also said, "India have won today. What is the point of announcing the award three weeks later. It will look strange if we did so."ALSO WATCH