Don't act like lords: Supreme Court to BCCI on defying Lodha Panel recommendations

The Supreme Court, on 28 September, slammed the BCCI for reportedly not complying with the Lodha Panel recommendations on its reforms' directives in the cricketing body.

Chief Justice of India TS Thakur appointed the Lodha Panel to ensure that the BCCI reforms itself after adhering to the court orders, and warned the Board of adverse directions in case of continued defiance.

CJI TS Thakur said, "BCCI thinks it is law unto itself. We know how to get our orders implemented. BCCI thinks it is the lord. You (BCCI) better fall in line or we will make you fall in line. The conduct of the BCCI is in poor taste."

The CJI added, "BCCI, it seems, will go to the extent of defying court orders. We had been anticipating such disregard from the Board. We don't appreciate such tactics by the BCCI. We have no difficulty in passing orders to make sure our previous orders are implemented."

The CJI gave BCCI time till 6 October to furnish explanations regarding their reported non-compliance.

According to the report by the Lodha Panel, the BCCI was stalling the reforms and constantly violating directions issued by the apex court.