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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Fans disappointed in Rajasthan Cricket Association, govt mute spectator: Gehlot
Gehlot wrote on 'X' that ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power in the state, there has been a feeling of great disappointment among cricket lovers due to the ongoing disputes in the Rajasthan Cricket Association. In a post on X, he claimed that disputes are ongoing in the ad hoc committee, the sports council and the sports department but the state government is a 'mute spectator'. Jaipur, Jun 6 (PTI) Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday that cricket lovers are disappointed in the Rajasthan Cricket Association after the government failed to conduct elections. The government formed an ad hoc committee in RCA, but due to the ongoing disputes, even organising IPL here became challenging, he claimed. Legally, the ad hoc committee is only for three months during which elections have to be held, but elections have not been held for one and a half years, Gehlot said in his post. Referring to the tenure of his son Vaibhav Gehlot as RCA president, the former chief minister said, 'During Vaibhav Gehlot's tenure as president, RCA was discussed for positive works. After 2019, the ban imposed on RCA by BCCI was lifted, international and IPL matches started being organised in Rajasthan, and state-level cricket competitions including RPL were organised.' He said that during this time, the construction of one of the world's largest cricket stadiums near Jaipur started with Vedanta Group. The work of this stadium has also stopped now. Gehlot wrote, 'Keeping in mind the future of cricket and cricket players of Rajasthan and the sentiments of millions of cricket lovers, the state government should intervene and stop the terrible conflict going on in RCA so that cricket can develop in Rajasthan.' PTI AG HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- 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.
News18
22-04-2025
- Sport
- News18
Rajasthan Royals Accused Of Match Fixing By RCA Ad Hoc Committee Convenor
Last Updated: Rajasthan Cricket Association ad hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani has reportedly claimed RR's defeat to LSG at home should be investigated. After Rajasthan Royals suffered a close two-run defeat at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants an IPL 2025 match held in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani has cast aspersions over the result with claims of match-fixing. As per News18 Rajasthan, Bihani claimed that even a kid would claim after watching the last over of the match that it was fixed. Chasing 181 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium (SMS) on Sunday, RR needed 9 runs off the final over with six wickets remaining. However, LSG fast bowler Avesh Khan allowed just six runs in it to condemn the former IPL champions to their sixth defeat of the ongoing season. Bihani also slammed the district council for taking over the management of IPL matches. 'Rajasthan government appointed ad-hoc committee in the RCA. And after reviewing the work it has done, it was given an extension for the fifth time. During our tenure, we have organised several competitions from the district to the national level. However, the moment it was time for IPL, the district council took control of it. BCCI had first written a letter for the organisation of IPL to RCA. The district council gave an excuse that RCA doesn't have an MoU with the SMS stadium. So what if we don't have an MOU? Aren't you also paying the district council for each game?" Bihani said. RR are enduring a difficult season with injury to captain Sanju Samson being the latest setback. Due to a side strain, the wicketkeeper-batter is set to miss their next IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 'Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is currently undergoing recovery and will remain at the team's home base with select RR medical staff. As part of his ongoing rehab process, he will not be travelling to Bangalore for the upcoming match against RCB," RR said in a statement. 'The team management is monitoring his progress closely and will take a game-by-game approach regarding his return to action," it added. RR are currently eighth in the IPL 2025 standings. First Published: April 22, 2025, 14:11 IST
NDTV
21-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Rajasthan Cricket Association Questions RR's Loss vs LSG In IPL 2025
The cricket pitch in Rajasthan seems to be turning into a political battleground, as the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Ad hoc committee has raised serious concerns about the functioning of the State Sports Council. The committee has not only questioned its exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL) arrangements in Jaipur but also raised suspicions over the Rajasthan Royals' recent unexpected loss (to Lucknow Super Giants) in a match they were seemingly poised to win. Committee Chairman and BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani alleged foul play, suggesting the match was lost under questionable circumstances. "How did RR lose a match they were winning? What message does this send to the young players of Rajasthan?' he asked. Bihani accused the Rajasthan State Sports Council of working against the interests of the sport by sidelining the RCA and the government-appointed ad hoc committee from the IPL's organisation. The ad hoc committee, under Bihani's leadership, was constituted by the state government to oversee and promote cricket activities across Rajasthan. Under its watch, several BCCI tournaments have been successfully hosted, and advanced sporting facilities have been developed for young talent across the state. Given the RCA's strong track record, its exclusion from IPL operations has raised eyebrows. Bihani also claimed that not only was the RCA ad hoc committee kept out of the IPL planning, but its members were also denied accreditation. Instead, accreditation was allegedly granted to a secretary of a district cricket association affiliated with the RCA—a move Bihani called a deliberate conspiracy. In previous IPL seasons, RCA used to distribute complimentary match passes to the Chief Minister's Office, ministers, senior officials, dignitaries, district cricket associations, and former players. However, this year, passes are reportedly being selectively handed out to personal contacts and favoured districts, undermining RCA's longstanding role. He further alleged efforts are underway to destabilise the ad hoc committee by forming parallel bodies and misrepresenting its purpose. "If the committee's only role was to conduct elections, then why has the state government extended its tenure five times?" Bihani asked, affirming that the government is fully satisfied with the committee's performance. Citing past accountability efforts, he noted that the ad hoc committee had conducted a 368-page audit of the previous RCA executive body and had even filed an FIR at the Jyoti Nagar Police Station. 'If the Sports Council is so vigilant, why has no action been taken on that FIR?' he questioned. Bihani also objected to the use of RCA's high-value ground equipment and staff for IPL matches without compensation. While the Rajasthan Royals are reportedly paying crores in rent to the Sports Council for use of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RCA's curator Taposh Chatterjee and other ground staff are maintaining the pitch and facilities without any payment. Bihani labelled this a strategic attempt to sideline RCA's role in cricket operations. He went on to accuse Rajasthan Royals vice president Rajeev Khanna of deliberately attempting to alienate RCA from cricket affairs. Although RCA has submitted a list of its equipment to both the Royals and the Sports Council for reimbursement, no action has been taken so far. When contacted, Rajeev Khanna declined to comment on Bihani's statements. "I and Rajasthan Royals have been working with both the current and former state governments to successfully organise the IPL in Jaipur. I do not wish to respond to such comments or false allegations," he said. In conclusion, Bihani reaffirmed the RCA ad hoc committee's contributions to cricket in Rajasthan and condemned the Sports Council's actions as unconstitutional and harmful to the sport. "Let the game remain a game—don't drag it into conspiracies for personal or political interests," he urged.
