BCCI refutes Azhar's discrimination charges

The Indian board has denied that it was pursuing an agenda of selective discrimination against Mohammad Azharuddin, stating that he was wrong in alleging "defective procedures" by the BCCI.

Contesting Azharuddin's suit against his permanent disqualification from Test cricket, the BCCI's counsel argued that the president's powers enabled him to deal with irregularities as needed. Should he be satisfied, after a preliminary inquiry, about the allegations against a player, an appointed officer can conduct further investigations that will culminate in action against the player.

The counsel said that Azharuddin was given "all opportunities" to present his case during the stages of inquiry. Only after failing to establish his innocence was Azharuddin charging the BCCI with baseless allegations.