CoA may drag Mumbai Indians in the conflict of interest allegation against Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar was accused of conflict of interest for his dual role as a member of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and the icon of Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians. The legendary cricketer dismissed all allegations against him by claiming that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) or CoA (Committee of Administrators) did not intimate him that there may be “tractable conflict”. He blamed the apex body for the entire mess and thereby, the BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, on behalf of CoA, has been summoned by the Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer Justice (Retd.) DK Jain. However, it is now learnt that the CoA will drag in Mumbai Indians as the accreditation to enable the dugout access for Sachin was issued after the franchise’s request. 

“The Board will forward the request (from franchise) to the Ethics Officer where it is stated that Tendulkar be provided accreditation to stay in the team dugout,” said a BCCI source privy to the matter, reported PTI.

In his letter furnished to the Ombudsman, Sachin had also stated that he receives no financial compensation for his role in MI and he only provides guidance and assistance to the younger players. However, some board officials pointed out towards the rules and maintained that the conflict would arise even if the position is honorary. 

“Just as an office-bearer who is not getting paid and is doing an honorary job cannot hold dual posts, as per the constitution, players holding official posts with a team as well as the Board can be subjected to the conflict clause despite not getting paid,” said an official.

“No one, especially the players and franchises, were meticulous. It has been eight months since the new constitution was adopted by BCCI. It is strange that no player or franchise or anyone thought about it allowing people to file complaints over conflict,” added the official.

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