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PCB definitely doesn’t see it red
The Surfer
25-Feb-2013
PCB definitely doesn’t see it red. The Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to send a proposal to the ICC asking it to seriously consider the use of either orange or yellow coloured balls in Test cricket so that play can go on unhindered even in artificial light. Speaking to reporters Shaharyar Khan, PCB chairman, said, "This is a possibility and it will make it easier for the batsman to sight the ball. It is true that it becomes difficult to sight the red ball in such conditions and under lights".
All quiet at the Indian front
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned Indian players from getting into exclusive contracts with the media. No more direct exclusive quotes for television or columns in newspapers. Announcing the directive Sharad Pawar, BCCI chief said, “We had a meeting with the players on Friday and have informed them that except for the captain or one representative chosen by them; no one else will talk to the media”. Virender Sehwag, who wrote a column in English was sent a letter asking him to refrain in the future. A working committee meeting has been called for on January 23 where the issue will be discussed and a decision taken on whether to allow the playes to sign exclusive contracts.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned Indian players from getting into exclusive contracts with the media. No more direct exclusive quotes for television or columns in newspapers. Announcing the directive Sharad Pawar, BCCI chief said, “We had a meeting with the players on Friday and have informed them that except for the captain or one representative chosen by them; no one else will talk to the media”. Virender Sehwag, who wrote a column in English was sent a letter asking him to refrain in the future. A working committee meeting has been called for on January 23 where the issue will be discussed and a decision taken on whether to allow the playes to sign exclusive contracts.
Lahore, a maidan view
Lahore, which has given Pakistan 10 captains, holds a significant place in Pakistan cricket history. Mid-Day, the Mumbai-based daily, has a nice feature on it, tracking its history. Click here to read
Tax man comes knocking
The Press Trust of India reports that the Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ordered the BCCI to pay Rs 3 crore towards its service tax dues for 1999-2000 to 2002-2003 by February 27. The BCCI is liable to pay Rs 11.19 crore as service tax for the revenue earned from advertisements and sponsorships from various companies for the Test matches during the period, Satyendra Singh, Commissioner of Central Excise (Service Tax) told PTI.
The commissioner said his office had issued show-cause notice to the BCCI asking the board to pay Rs 11.19 crore dues. However, BCCI filed an appeal before the appellate tribunal that stayed the order and asked the board to make Rs 3 crore as interim payment.