Published 18:04 IST, September 29th 2019

EXCLUSIVE | Kapil Dev won't reply to "Conflict of Interest' notice

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, who was served a notice by BCCI for 'Conflict of Interest', shot back at BCCI and said he did not have time to look into it

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World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, who was served a tice by BCCI for 'Conflict of Interest', shot back at BCCI saying he did t have time to "look into" or reply to such "negative things in life." On Saturday, Kapil Dev-led Cricket visory Committee members were all served tice by BCCI's Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer DK Jain who h also me Rahul Dravid depose before him on Thursday on same issue of 'Conflict'. tices were served on basis of a complaint by Sanjeev Gupta, a life member of Mhya Presh Cricket Association who alleged that se former members were all in conflict holding more than one position. Earlier, he h held Sourav Ganguly guilty of 'Conflict' but exonerated him, giving him "benefit of doubt."

"I do t have time for all se negative things. Let Board decide what y want. y only appointed me for a task. I never requested m. I have t received any letter or tice and I dont have any time to reply to all se." Kapil Dev told Republic TV in a telephonic conversation today.

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CAC served with Conflict of Interest tice

or two CAC member to receive tice are former India opener Anshuman Gaekw and former Indian women team captain Shantha Rangaswamy. While Shantha confirmed that she has tendered resignation from CAC in a letter to BCCI this morning, Anshuman was t available for comments when Republic TV tried to contact him. "I don't understand this conflict but I have tendered resignation anyway," Shantha said ding that it was an horary one-time hoc position which is w "defunct in any case."  BCCI Ethics Officer D K Jain on Saturday h sent a tice to CAC, asking former cricketers who picked current India coach to respond by October 10

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BCCI h appointed CAC members earlier

Interestingly, its BCCI which h appointed 3 member- -hoc committee to select He Coach of Team India, during which all three members h cleared and clarified ir position on conflict of interest. After a satisfactory answer, only BCCI h appointed m. According to BCCI, one cant hold for than one post in office in any way related to BCCI, State Associations or any committee.  But big questions is: how can same body appoint m after clarifying conflict clause and disqualify on same ground later.

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17:55 IST, September 29th 2019