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News18•26-09-2026, 15:30
DDCA Director Seeks Ban on Office-Bearers in Team Selection Meetings
  • •DDCA director Shyam Sharma urged president Rohan Jaitley to bar office-bearers, including the honorary secretary and joint secretary, from team selection meetings.
  • •Sharma alleges that the presence of office-bearers could influence selectors and undermine the independence of the selection process, hindering fair and transparent selection.
  • •He stated that if their intention isn't to influence selection, there's no reason for them to attend, emphasizing that "I, Me, My & Mine have damaged Delhi Cricket a lot."
  • •Sharma warned that he would file a formal complaint with the BCCI and DDCA Ombudsman if no action is taken to address his concerns.

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DDCA director Shyam Sharma urged association president Rohan Jaitley to prohibit office-bearers, such as the honorary secretary and joint secretary, from participating in team selection meetings to ensure a fair and independent selection process.

Director Shyam Sharma stated that the selection committee operates as an independent body and warned that the presence of office-bearers could influence selectors, hinder transparent selection, and potentially promote under-performers.

Shyam Sharma warned that if no action is taken to stop office-bearers from attending team selection meetings, he will file a formal complaint with both the BCCI and the DDCA Ombudsman.