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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Colvin Shield: Open selection trials in Pali, Bikaner & Jodhpur
1 2 Jaipur: Dispelling concerns that ongoing disputes might derail team selections for Pali, Bikaner and Jodhpur districts, Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener and BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has announced open selection trials for the Colvin Shield, scheduled to begin from June 7. The RCA's ad hoc panel has been grappling with controversies surrounding the Pali, Bikaner and Jodhpur district cricket associations (DCA). Following complaints of alleged irregularities, committee convener Bihani revoked the recognition of the Pali and Bikaner DCAs. Additionally, the Jodhpur DCA's elections have not yet received the convener's approval. Bihani has formed a panel to oversee the team selection process for the three districts, ensuring the tournament remains on track. "Open selection trials for these three teams will be held at the district centres in the presence of the RCA supervisor and the team will be picked by the selectors authorised by the RCA," said ad hoc member Vimal Sharma from Bihani coterie. To participate in the selection trials, players are required to bring the following original documents with them: computer generated birth certificate, bonafide certificate, marksheet of last three years and aadhar card/voter ID/driving license/passport. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Dharamveer criticises Bihani for sidelining 4 ad hoc panel members: Ad hoc panel member and Pali DCA secretary Dharamveer Singh Shekhawat defended the decision to hold the tournament, stating, "There's nothing wrong with conducting the Colvin Shield, and we support it fully." However, he sharply criticised Jaideep Bihani for marginalising committee members. "In this entire process, Bihani has sidelined four out of six ad hoc committee members, showing disregard for the registrar and the Sports Act, and acting against the constitution. Furthermore, no proper norms were followed in appointing the three selection committees. All four of us - Dhananjai Singh Khimsar, myself, Ratan Singh Shekhawat, and Harish Chandra Singh - have formally raised these concerns in letters to the state chief minister, registrar, state sports minister, and sports secretary," asserted Dharamveer, representing the Dhananjai group. TRIALS' DETAILS: Pali: Venue: Bangar Stadium; date: June 3 (7:00 AM); selectors: Zakir Hussain, Shailendra Gehlot; supervisor: Sushil Jain. Jodhpur: Venue: Barkatullah Khan Stadium; date: June 4 ( 7:00 AM ); selectors: Vilas Joshi, Zakir Hussain; supervisor: Vimal Sharma; coordinator: Chandrakant Bodha. Bikaner: Venue: Dharnidhar Stadium, Bikaner; date: 5 June (7:00 AM); selectors: Shailendra Gehlot, Shamsher Singh; supervisor: Shyam Singh Chauhan.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihani claims support of 18 DCAs, appoints ombudsman
1 2 Jaipur: The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener and BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Deepak Verma as the ombudsman, 'in line with Lodha Committee recommendations'. This decision follows the 'approval' of 18 District Cricket Associations (DCA), who authorised Bihani to appoint the ombudsman, ethics officer and election officer, as well as take action against the Bikaner and Pali DCAs. On Thursday, Bihani issued orders to revoke the affiliation of the Pali and Bikaner DCAs due to alleged financial irregularities and election discrepancies. "The decision was made under Sections 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 30 of the State Sports Act and Section 30C of the RCA Constitution. A decision on Jodhpur DCA is under consideration," said the convener in a press conference here at RCA Academy on Friday. Bihani announced that the RCA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for June 20. He also revealed that he has the consent of 18 DCA secretaries, who have authorised him to form various committees, including the cricket committee, standing committee, legal committee, finance committee and sub-committees, as well as appoint auditors and manage RCA bank account signatories. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Convener dismisses corruption allegations: Launching a sharp counter attack against ad hoc member Dhananjai Singh Khimsar's group, Bihani dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement, emphasising that all BCCI grants were transparently disbursed to players, match officials and vendors. "The Indian cricket board (BCCI) granted Rs 57.5 crore to the RCA over the past year, a testament to the committee's effective functioning. Would the BCCI provide grants if we weren't working?" he questioned while refuting corruption allegations against him. Bihani also criticised other members for calling frequent meetings to profit from travel allowance and dearness allowance claims, stating he has never claimed such benefits himself. Moreover, Colvin Shield will be held from June 7 and Bihani asserted that he will single-handedly organise the tournament if other ad hoc members do not cooperate.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RCA ad hoc panel clash intensifies over Bihani's leadership
Jaipur: Internal conflict within the (RCA) ad hoc committee has escalated. Four of the six committee members convened a meeting at RCA Academy here on Monday, criticising committee convenor and BJP MLA , accusing him of autocratic leadership in cricket administration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting, initiated by committee member Dhananjai Singh Khimsar, was attended by fellow members , Ratan Singh and Harish Chandra Singh. The group alleged that he has not convened a single meeting in the past two months and is using RCA for political gain. "Bihani has turned the committee into a den of politics, sidelining its purpose of promoting cricket," Khimsar stated. Dharamveer Singh further alleged that Bihani made baseless match-fixing accusations against Rajasthan Royals, which the committee opposed. In response, Bihani reportedly issued notices to district cricket associations aligned with the ad hoc committee, a move described as 'malicious' by Dharamveer, who is the secretary of Pali District Cricket Association (DCA). The dissenting members expressed concerns over the convenor's 'unilateral decision-making', claiming it undermined the committee's collective responsibility and violated the principles of transparency and accountability. Sources close to the RCA indicate that the discord stems from ongoing power struggles and differing visions for the association's future, particularly as it navigates a transitional phase following administrative upheaval. The four members have called for an immediate review of the convenor's actions. In response, Bihani, who serves as the treasurer of the Sri Ganganagar DCA, has called for a separate meeting at KL Saini Stadium on May 25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, secretary of Sri Ganganagar DCA Vinod Saharan has come out in support of Bihani. Saharan labeled committee member Dharamveer a 'Congress agent'. He accused Dharamveer and others of undermining the sport for political motives. Later in the evening, convenor Bihani disaffiliated Pali DCA from RCA. The Pali DCA has vowed to challenge this decision, citing it as further evidence of Bihani's overreach and vindictive approach. "Bihani has no power to disaffiliate any district," Dharamveer added. Pictures of Pak players removed: RCA removed photos of Pakistani cricketers, including Danish Kaneria, from its academy. The ad-hoc committee, prioritising national sentiment, acted amid media scrutiny, while retaining group photos featuring Pakistani players alongside other international captains.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Five members of RCA ad-hoc committee distance themselves from Jaideep Bihani's match-fixing allegations against Rajasthan Royals
Jaipur: The recent match-fixing allegations of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad-hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani have isolated him from the committee. Five members of the ad-hoc committee have publicly distanced themselves from Bihani, who came into the news for making serious allegations against the Rajasthan State Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals . In a press conference held here on Wednesday, the committee members – Dhananjay Singh Khimsar, Dharamveer Singh, Ratan Singh, Harishchandra Singh and Vimal Sharma -- made it clear that they do not agree with the statements of Bihani and if he calls any meeting in future, they will not attend it. Jaideep Bihani tried to cross all the limits: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay Singh, who became the president of Jodhpur District Cricket Association on Wednesday, said that the allegations leveled against the Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals are Bihani's personal opinion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We do not agree with this. He crossed all limits when he made serious allegations like match-fixing. This is all part of the politics of free passes and tickets. He alleged that Bihani is using the post of ad-hoc committee only to brighten his political image," said Dhananjay. No consent was taken on the demand of Rs 10 lakh: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay revealed that no opinion was taken from the committee members on the demand of Rs 10 lakh from Rajasthan Royals for using RCA facilities during IPL matches including the services of curator Taposh Chatterjee. "There was no discussion on this issue in any meeting of the ad-hoc committee," said Dhananjay. I had supported the MoU: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay also clarified that he was in favour of the tripartite MoU between BCCI, Rajasthan Royals and Sports Council and he has also supported it on his social media handle. I am hurt by the allegations of match fixing: Ratan Singh Former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy player Ratan Singh said, "being a player I can say that everyone gives their best on the field. Serious allegations like match-fixing hurt the dignity of the game and are very sad." No information about the cricket management committee: Dharmveer Singh Dharmveer Singh said that the ad-hoc committee has managed cricket throughout the year and will continue to do so in the future. On the news of Cricket Steering Committee formation by the Sports Council, he said, they have not received any official information about it, all this has come to light from media reports only.
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First Post
23-04-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Demand for tickets behind RCA's match-fixing allegation against Rajasthan Royals, claims report
Rajasthan Cricket Association ad-hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani had accused Rajasthan Royals of match-fixing following their two-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur, with the franchise coming up with a strongly-worded response refuting the allegations since. read more Rajasthan Royals currently are eighth on the IPL 2025 points table with just four points to their name in eight outings. Image: Reuters Rajasthan Royals have come up with a strongly-worded response in the form of a letter to the state government after being accused of match-fixing after their recent defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. RCA ad-hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani had made the serious accusation against the Royals after they suffered a narrow two-run loss against the Super Giants despite needing 25 off 18 with 8 wickets in hand. RR, who currently are 8th out of 10 teams on the Indian Premier League points table, had accused the convener of making the accusation without any evidence and stirring 'unnecessary controversy' and undermining not just the franchise but the BCCI as well. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A senior BCCI official, however, has not only rubbished Bihani's allegations, he claimed the BJP MLA from Sri Ganganagar is trying to create drama ahead of fresh elections in the RCA, which remains dissolved as of now. 'The RCA is currently dissolved. An ad-hoc committee has been formed, and with the elections approaching, there is a lot of drama. Everyone wants attention. The BCCI has an anti-corruption unit working 24x7 to keep bad elements away from the game. There is no truth to these allegations,' the unnamed BCCI official told The Times of India. Match tickets the reason behind fixing allegations? The report also quotes an RR insider, who stated that the franchise's refusal to entertain the RCA officials' demands for an 'exorbitant amount of tickets' is the reason behind the match-fixing drama. 'At the start of the season, the BCCI gave us a clear guideline that since the RCA is dissolved, we would be dealing with the Rajasthan State Sports Council for all arrangements. 'The disgruntled member of the RCA ad-hoc committee and his associates are demanding an exorbitant amount of tickets, and we are not entertaining them. This is the sole reason behind all this drama,' the RR insider was quoted in the report. Demand for match tickets was also the reason behind Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent row with the Hyderabad Cricket Association which has since been resolved following the BCCI's intervention. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
