Chappell rejects BCCI offer, won't do commentary in India-Aus series

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According to a report in Hindustan Times, Chappell has refused to accept the terms and conditions of BCCI. For the Indian cricket board it's not about choosing the best names for the commentator's job, but to choose those who agree to their terms. The BCCI has mandated that commentators must not criticise the Indian team selection, its opposition of the Decision Review System or speak on the Board's administrative matters. But despite huge compensation on offer, Chappell has declined the offer. Chappell was offered the opportunity by the main broadcaster ESPN, but Chappell declined by refusing to accept the BCCI's terms and conditions.

"I was invited by ESPN to do commentary. I emailed back asking who I was working for and the reply was; I was contracted by ESPN but I would be subject to BCCI restrictions," Chappell told HT in an e-mail interaction. "I emailed back to ask what these restrictions were and was told; 'I couldn't talk about Indian selection, DRS or administrative matters. I responded saying I didn't feel I could do my job properly under those circumstances and therefore declined the offer." added Chappell

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cricketnext/chappell-rejects-bcci-offer-wont-do-commentary-in-indiaaus-series/427115-78.html :hatsoff:

[FischerTal]

Thank you. Atleast some people have a spine :hatsoff:

[Malcolm Merlyn]

The restrictions regarding administration are okay.But rest two are :facepalm:

[Vilander]

what the hell is wrong with Srini mama ?

[Square Drive]

:hatsoff: to him. BCCI... well I'm not surprised.

[asterix]

:hatsoff: Chappell :finger: Srini MoFo

[Robelinda]

Gosh cricket is fast going down the toilet. It barely resembles the game anymore.

[goose]

Gosh cricket is fast going down the toilet. It barely resembles the game anymore.

At least we'll see the back of Tendulkar soon, eh.

[jalebi_bhai]

Good on Chappelli........That tosser Srini and his cronies can go do one :finger:........

[Austin 3:!6]

No wonder BCCI is one of the most hated board and then we wonder why :headshake:

[Unleashed]

BCCI takes bullying to a new level.

[vvvslaxman]

It is quiet absurd. He rightly rejected.

[GrandMasterSaxy]

"I couldn't talk about Indian selection, DRS or administrative matters" No doubt BCCI is being bully....but is there a need for an Australian to talk about Indian Selection and Indian Administration ? DRS is a controversial topic to talk about, we all know there are still some flaws in the reviewing system. As a commentator one need to talk about "cricket" and what's going on the field rather than talking about other boards and administrators. No offence against Chappell but If I would have been him, I would have taken the offer and would have mind my own business by just being a commentator.

[goose]

You can't commentate and not talk about selection! We already have matches being fixed let's not fix the commentary too.

[GolGappe]

The arrogancy of current regime will even surprise the harshest critics of BCCI. Truly shocking behavior.

[GoldenSun]

It really does sadden me how disgustingly pathetic BCCI is.

[Pagalpanti]

Well 3 more years of this, so we should get used to it.. Srini don is here to stay :((

[zubinpepsi]

if you all think removing srini will change the affairs.. keep living in the dreamland.. :facepalm: Eversince IPL came into existence, this bullying went into another level and its only getting worse.. BCCI was, is and will always be a pathetic organization since its being administered by a bunch of filthy crooks..

[G_B_]

^ please dude. Things were never this bad under Pawar or even Manohar. Manohar especially was a very good BCCI chief. He kept in the shadows

[Scarves]

Poor form really. People say Australian and English commentary is biased which it is but at least they are allowed to criticize everything. I don't even see why the BCCI need to be so controlling of everything. It is not like people would listen to Ian saying what the selections would be.