Mumbai: The much-debated termination issue of the suspended IPL franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals did not find many takers during the IPL Governing Council meeting with the exception of former BCCI treasurer and GC member Ajay Shirke.
While the decision on the way forward and implementation of the Justice Lodha Committee’s recommendations will be taken by the soon-to-be-formed ‘Working Group’, majority of the members were of the opinion that “such a big decision cannot be taken in haste”.
“Ajay (Shirke) was the only person who seemed to be in favour of termination of the two franchises. When he mooted the option of termination, BCCI’s legal cell head Usha Nath Banerjee told him that while that is an option but the far reaching legal ramifications of such a decision should also be kept in mind,” a Governing Council member said.
“In fact, most of the members are of the opinion that once Justice Lodha Committee has already declared a two-year suspension, BCCI should follow their verdict in letter and spirit. The members feel that whatever decision that is taken should be done with due deliberations. There is a worry that if BCCI terminates the franchise in haste and there is a long-drawn legal battle, it might bleed the board,” the official added.
