‘Lodha panel didn’t recommend a GM, Marketing’

MUMBAI: Unconvinced by BCCI CEO Rahul Johri’s explanation on the procedure followed in appointing its General Manager, Marketing, BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary has written back on Thursday saying his reservations on the process have not been addressed.

Choudhary said the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee’s report on reforms in BCCI has not recommended the post of Gm-marketing as part of the CEO’S team.

“So far as the recommendations of the Lodha Committee on the subject are concerned, the relevant extract thereof is quoted hereunder for ready reference: “There would be a maximum of six managers to assist the CEO, who would have expertise primarily in the streams of Operations, Finance, Technical, Compliance (legal), Human Resources and Media.

“Clearly, the need for Marketing Manager in an institution like BCCI was not felt to be of primary concern even by the Lodha Committee. Besides, even the six positions enumerated above are of Manager and not General Manager level, as is the case in the instant matter. In my view, deviation from the recommendations cannot be j ustified merely because the decision was taken in a COA meeting, more particularly when the appointment is not being made on the post of Manager but a General Manager,” Choudhary said in his reply.