Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry feels the Indian Premier League (IPL) show must go on as it important not only from the revenue point of view, but also for domestic cricketers.
Chaudhry also backed MS Dhoni, saying one of the greatest cricketing brains still has much to offer to Indian cricket.
“It is the IPL GC’s decision, but my view is that effort has to be made to try and have that situation where the show must go on,” Chaudhry said.
“It is important for domestic players also. The revenue is also important from it.”
Asked about the possibility of the IPL being moved away from India keeping in mind the health crisis, Chaudhry said: “Even if the GC decides to shift the matches...it has to be in a country where time difference is not too much. Broadcasters will want that 8 pm slot. It is important for them.”
Speaking of decorated former India captain Dhoni, whom he has seen from close quarters, Chaudhry said: “Dhoni is fit, he is the best wicketkeeper in India and one of the finest minds in the game.
“During a match you would see him asking a player to move to his right, and then to the left. The player would end up standing in the same place, but the idea is to make him alert. Before that his mind might have been wavering a bit,” Chaudhry said. “If I would be a decision maker, I would have him in the team.”
