Not Jai Shah, but this person is responsible. Former spinner Sivaramakrishnan made serious allegations against BCCI staff of ruining his career:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A big controversy has arisen in the Indian cricket world. Former Indian leg spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has made sensational allegations against an employee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of hindering his career and snatching away opportunities. Sivaramakrishnan, who is often in the news for his outspoken opinions on social media, has this time directly raised questions on the politics within the administrative structure of BCCI. Interestingly, he has clarified that his displeasure is directed at the Board Secretary. Jay Shah Not from, but from a specific staff member.

Career interruption: Sivaramakrishnan’s pain spills over

Sivaramakrishnan shared his thoughts while answering a user’s question on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). He alleged that an influential BCCI employee deliberately kept him away from the commentary panel and other important roles. He wrote, “The obstacle to my career is not Jay Shah. It is an employee within the BCCI who is abusing his powers. That person ensured that I did not get the opportunities I deserved.”

Questions raised on being out of the commentary panel

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, who is known for his accurate and deep cricket understanding, has been missing from the commentary of major tournaments for some time now. He indicated that there was no technical reason behind his non-selection, but personal rivalry and internal equations of the board. The former spinner also claimed that sidelining an experienced player like him is also detrimental to the quality of Indian cricket broadcasting.

Ashwin controversy and Sivaramakrishnan’s image

Let us tell you that Sivaramakrishnan was recently in the news for his differences with Ravichandran Ashwin. However, this time he has decided to take his fight to the administrative level. Sivaramakrishnan believes that Board Secretary Jay Shah is doing a lot of work for the development of cricket, but some people working under him are following their own will and are being unfair to the former players.

Awaiting BCCI’s response

These allegations of Sivaramakrishnan have created a stir in the corridors of BCCI. Till now no official statement has come from the board on this matter. Sports lovers believe that if a respected player like Sivaramakrishnan is making such allegations, then the board should conduct an internal inquiry so that transparency is maintained.