Local Player Not Made Coach For Not Saying Hello To Ex-India Wicketkeeper: Irfan Pathan Makes Sensational Allegation
Published - 15 Jul 2023, 05:06 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has made some serious allegations against ex-India wicketkeeper and selector Kiran More. Irfan Pathan has accused More of rejecting a candidate as Baroda senior team’s coach because the latter did not say ‘hello’ to him.
According to The Indian Express, Irfan Pathan decided to make the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) aware of the situation by writing an email to its office bearers. The former cricketer-turned-commentator expressed his disappointment over the incident and stated that it has left him deeply unsettled.
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Both Irfan Pathan and More are part of the BCA Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). While More is serving as the chairman, the World Cup-winning allrounder is one of the members of the committee. The CAC recently held a meeting to appoint the head coach for the senior team.
Irfan Pathan furious with Kiran More:
Irfan Pathan wanted a local coach and suggested former player Connor Williams’ name. The CAC, however, refused his proposal. And in the email written to the BCA office bearers, he revealed the reason behind Williams not being made the coach of the senior team.
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“I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost concern that unfolded during today’s CAC meeting. It is with great disappointment that I witnessed a particular incident involving a Baroda cricket member that is contributing to the downfall of our esteemed institution. The actions and statements made by Kiran More during the meeting have left me deeply unsettled,” Irfan Pathan wrote in a long letter.
“More’s assertion that he will obstruct Connor Williams from joining the coaching setup of the Baroda Ranji team simply because of a perceived lack of greeting (“He doesn’t say Hello to me”) is, in my opinion, an absurd and petty justification. This kind of behavior is unbecoming of a senior figure like More, and it reflects poorly on the values we hold as an organization,” he added.
Writing further, Irfan Pathan highlighted Williams’ contribution to Baroda cricket and urged the BCA to respect their former player. He also requested the BCA officials to intervene and address the issue promptly as he called for a change in the environment for Baroda cricket.
“Williams himself is a Ranji Trophy champion and has dedicated over a decade of his life to representing Baroda cricket. It is only fitting that we acknowledge and respect his contributions. Our institution is bigger than any individual, and it is imperative that we remember this fundamental principle.
“It is essential that we foster an environment of professionalism, respect, and fairness within our organization. Let us not allow personal grievances and insignificant disagreements to hinder the progress and unity of Baroda cricket. And this all happened in front of the Baroda Cricket CEO,” concluded Irfan Pathan.
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