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
