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"We haven’t received any money from ICC in the last few years" : BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
‘India supposed to get $372m from ICC,’ Sourav Ganguly to make sure BCCI gets its dues
In his first reaction after officially taking over as the new BCCI president on Wednesday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly made it clear that he will make sure BCCI gets its dues from ICC.
Ganguly, who was formally elected as BCCI’s 39th president on Wednesday, said that BCCI is supposed to get $372 million from ICC in the next five-year cycle. “India is supposed to get $372m from the ICC in the five-year cycle. It is heavy at the backend as we have the two World Cups then. We will make sure we get it,” said Ganguly.
This is not the first time Ganguly took a tough stance towards ICC’s revenue sharing model. Immediately after filing the nomination, earlier this month, Ganguly had said that BCCI has not got the money it deserves. “That’s one area that we will look into,” said Ganguly when asked regarding India’s position at ICC. “We haven’t received any money from ICC in the last few years. Money in the sense what we deserve.”
“India generates 75-80 percent of global revenue, so that’s going to on the agenda. Talks and discussions need to happen and we have to find a solution as this is not leading anywhere,” he added.
In the new revenue model which was drafted in 2017, the Indian cricket board will receive $293 million. Though BCCI is set to get a lion’s share across the eight-year cycle (2016 to 2023) under the new regulations, the income is way less than what the Indian cricket board wanted.
It was reported that BCCI wanted a share of $570 million which would have been possible only under the ‘Big Three’ model — a brainchild of former BCCI boss N Srinivasan. This particular model had cricket boards of England and Australia as partners.
Based on current forecasted revenues and costs, BCCI will receive $293m across the eight year cycle, ECB $143m, Zimbabwe Cricket $94m and the remaining seven Full Members $132m each. Associate Members will receive funding of $280m. This model was passed 13 votes to one in 2017.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ts-its-dues/story-o7SaKPGDEDLhwPMr7Z8oZJ.html
I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult: Ganguly
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday called Virat Kohli "the most important man in Indian cricket" and promised the captain all possible support to make his life "easier and not difficult".
After taking charge as the BCCI boss here, Ganguly said he will be speaking to the Indian skipper on Thursday to discuss the way forward.
"I will speak to him tomorrow. He is the most important man in Indian cricket as captain of India. I look it at that way. So we will have a word with him and as I said we will support him in every possible way, he wants to make this team the best in the world. It has been a great team to be honest with the way they have played in the last three to four years," said Ganguly.
Ganguly said he will also sit with the team management which also includes head coach Ravi Shastri.
"It will be a proper discussion and everything will be mutually discussed but be rest assured, we are here to make their life easier, not make their life difficult. Everything is on the basis of performance," the BCCI president was clear.
"Performance is the most important thing and will decide the future of Indian cricket. Virat is the most important man in the entire context. We will support him, we will listen to him. I have been a captain myself so I understand. Mutual respect will be there, opinions and discussions will be there and we will do what is best for the game."
After it became clear that Ganguly would be the next BCCI president, the former captain had spoken about India's inability to win the ICC events since the 2013 Champions Trophy. He spoke on the subject again.
"Yes you can say that they have not won a World Cup but you don't win a World Cup every time. Hopefully, we will support him, whatever he wants and we will make sure Indian cricket goes ahead smoothly."
Ganguly brushed aside any need for split captaincy after rumours started doing rounds post World Cup that Rohit Sharma will be made the white-ball captain.
"I don't think this question arises. India is winning at the moment. They are probably the best team in the world," he added.
Following India's 3-0 whitewash of South Africa in Ranchi on Tuesday, Kohli had expressed an urgent need to limit the Test venues to five to ensure a decent turnout.
When asked about it, Ganguly was non-committal on the matter.
"In terms of Test venues, we have a lot of states, lot of venues, so we will have to sit with him (Kohli) and see what he wants and take it forward.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...ier-not-difficult-ganguly-119102300782_1.html
‘India supposed to get $372m from ICC,’ Sourav Ganguly to make sure BCCI gets its dues
In his first reaction after officially taking over as the new BCCI president on Wednesday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly made it clear that he will make sure BCCI gets its dues from ICC.
Ganguly, who was formally elected as BCCI’s 39th president on Wednesday, said that BCCI is supposed to get $372 million from ICC in the next five-year cycle. “India is supposed to get $372m from the ICC in the five-year cycle. It is heavy at the backend as we have the two World Cups then. We will make sure we get it,” said Ganguly.
This is not the first time Ganguly took a tough stance towards ICC’s revenue sharing model. Immediately after filing the nomination, earlier this month, Ganguly had said that BCCI has not got the money it deserves. “That’s one area that we will look into,” said Ganguly when asked regarding India’s position at ICC. “We haven’t received any money from ICC in the last few years. Money in the sense what we deserve.”
“India generates 75-80 percent of global revenue, so that’s going to on the agenda. Talks and discussions need to happen and we have to find a solution as this is not leading anywhere,” he added.
In the new revenue model which was drafted in 2017, the Indian cricket board will receive $293 million. Though BCCI is set to get a lion’s share across the eight-year cycle (2016 to 2023) under the new regulations, the income is way less than what the Indian cricket board wanted.
It was reported that BCCI wanted a share of $570 million which would have been possible only under the ‘Big Three’ model — a brainchild of former BCCI boss N Srinivasan. This particular model had cricket boards of England and Australia as partners.
Based on current forecasted revenues and costs, BCCI will receive $293m across the eight year cycle, ECB $143m, Zimbabwe Cricket $94m and the remaining seven Full Members $132m each. Associate Members will receive funding of $280m. This model was passed 13 votes to one in 2017.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ts-its-dues/story-o7SaKPGDEDLhwPMr7Z8oZJ.html
I am here to make Kohli's life easier, not difficult: Ganguly
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday called Virat Kohli "the most important man in Indian cricket" and promised the captain all possible support to make his life "easier and not difficult".
After taking charge as the BCCI boss here, Ganguly said he will be speaking to the Indian skipper on Thursday to discuss the way forward.
"I will speak to him tomorrow. He is the most important man in Indian cricket as captain of India. I look it at that way. So we will have a word with him and as I said we will support him in every possible way, he wants to make this team the best in the world. It has been a great team to be honest with the way they have played in the last three to four years," said Ganguly.
Ganguly said he will also sit with the team management which also includes head coach Ravi Shastri.
"It will be a proper discussion and everything will be mutually discussed but be rest assured, we are here to make their life easier, not make their life difficult. Everything is on the basis of performance," the BCCI president was clear.
"Performance is the most important thing and will decide the future of Indian cricket. Virat is the most important man in the entire context. We will support him, we will listen to him. I have been a captain myself so I understand. Mutual respect will be there, opinions and discussions will be there and we will do what is best for the game."
After it became clear that Ganguly would be the next BCCI president, the former captain had spoken about India's inability to win the ICC events since the 2013 Champions Trophy. He spoke on the subject again.
"Yes you can say that they have not won a World Cup but you don't win a World Cup every time. Hopefully, we will support him, whatever he wants and we will make sure Indian cricket goes ahead smoothly."
Ganguly brushed aside any need for split captaincy after rumours started doing rounds post World Cup that Rohit Sharma will be made the white-ball captain.
"I don't think this question arises. India is winning at the moment. They are probably the best team in the world," he added.
Following India's 3-0 whitewash of South Africa in Ranchi on Tuesday, Kohli had expressed an urgent need to limit the Test venues to five to ensure a decent turnout.
When asked about it, Ganguly was non-committal on the matter.
"In terms of Test venues, we have a lot of states, lot of venues, so we will have to sit with him (Kohli) and see what he wants and take it forward.
https://www.business-standard.com/a...ier-not-difficult-ganguly-119102300782_1.html
