Ex-IND Cricketer Fires Shots Again; Speaks of a BCCI Employee, Not Jay Shah, Who Has Jeopardised His Commentary Career Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has once again taken to social media to address allegations of unfair treatment in his commentary career, clarifying that the issue is not with the BCCI as an organisation but with a single employee. In a series of posts on X, the 60-year-old cricketer accused someone within the BCCI of undermining his work, a claim he later reiterated to distance himself from the board’s leadership. The controversy erupted after Sivaramakrishnan posted on Friday, stating he was retiring from commentary for the BCCI. His subsequent message elaborated on the grievances, suggesting that his long-standing contributions to the board’s broadcasts had been overlooked in favor of newer commentators. He questioned why he had not been given opportunities for key segments like tosses and presentation, even during the tenure of former coach Ravi Shastri. The post sparked widespread debate, with many fans and media outlets amplifying the narrative, leading to a hostile online environment against the BCCI. Cricket enthusiasts from across the country rallied behind Sivaramakrishnan, with some critics targeting ICC chairman Jay Shah, who is often seen as a de facto leader of the BCCI due to his family’s political influence. However, Sivaramakrishnan clarified on Saturday that his dispute was personal and unrelated to Shah or the board’s administration. He insisted the issue was a one-on-one matter with an unnamed BCCI employee, vowing to take control of his life and career. Despite not naming the individual, Sivaramakrishnan’s posts suggest he is close to revealing the identity of the person he accuses.#wankhede_stadium #bcci #jay_shah #laxman_sivaramakrishnan #world_cup_1985
T20 World Cup win: Kirti Azad slams Surya Kumar Yadav, Jay Shah for temple visit with trophy The former cricketer Kirti Azad criticized Indian cricket captain Surya Kumar Yadav and ICC Chairman Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple in Ahmedabad after India’s victory over New Zealand in the 2026 final. Azad, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, expressed outrage on social media, accusing the leaders of the Indian team of prioritizing personal religious gestures over the collective pride of the nation. Azad’s post highlighted the contrast between the 1983 team’s approach and the current leadership’s actions. He recalled that the 1983 squad, which included players of diverse faiths, brought the trophy to India’s religious and cultural heartland, symbolizing unity. In contrast, he condemned the recent decision to display the trophy at a Hanuman Temple, arguing that it reduced the achievement to a personal celebration rather than a national triumph. “Siraj never paraded it at a Mosque. Sanju never took it to a Church,” Azad wrote, referencing past players like Sirajul Islam and Sanju Samson. He emphasized that the trophy belonged to all 1.4 billion Indians, regardless of religion, and criticized the leaders for what he called a “victory lap” for a single faith. The incident sparked debate about the role of religious symbolism in sports celebrations. While Yadav and Jay Shah, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, offered prayers at the temple following the win, Azad’s criticism underscored growing concerns about the politicization of national achievements. His post, which included a hashtag “SHAME ON TEAM INDIA,” resonated with many fans who felt the gesture overshadowed the team’s collective success.#ahmedabad #surya_kumar_yadav #kirti_azad #jay_shah #hanuman_temple
