India is country with Cricket as Religion. People worship Cricketers as Demigods. All Cricket stars are celebrities here. Because of hyped publicity given to this game and players many other games and sports have suffered with step motherly treatment in this nation.
Recently World Champion Indian Archers Grilled in Airport ... shows the apathy of other sportsmen in this nation. While Captain of a Cricket Team has veto power to decide who should be present in Commentary Panel and who should be the coach of the National team. The ridiculous fact is commentator with reputation of Harsha Bhogle is dropped from BCCI commentary panel for criticizing superstar players is height of 'Super Star' aka celebrity culture prevailing in Indian Cricket Board -BCCI both of the field and on the field.
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No Celebrity status-World Champion Archers: PC India Today |
The current controversy of Rift between Indian National Coach Intellect Anil Kumble and the short tempered Captain of Indian Team Virat Kohli, is best example of veto power exercised by super star players on coaches who have contributed immensely to the team as players in their tenure. As a result of super power of Kohli Kumble will be unceremoniously removed from the post soon, as per the developments happening in Cricketing circles.
All these rumors have gained momentum with the open allegation of noted Historian and Committee of Administration- COA member of BCCI, Ramachandr Guha.
(read more here... Ramachandra Guha unfolds inside story of Indian Cricket)
Dr. Guha has clearly brought out conflict of Interests prevailing in Indian Cricket where he has mentioned the names of Sunil gavaskar playing dual role of heading Professional Management Group and also being in BCCI Commentary panel, Sourav Ganguly Being President of West Bengal Cricket Association and a Media commentator, Rahul Dravid playing dual role of Coach of India 'A' and also mentor of Delhi Dare Devils.
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PC: Google Images: Rift Between Coach & Captain |
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