Hamirpur (HP), Oct 26 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs and former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur on Saturday said that ICC has no relevance without BCCI as it used to give it seventy-five per cent grants to run its affairs.
However, it was shocking that the ICC has yet not given even a single penny to BCCI during last three years, he said while talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here.Thakur, who was in the town in connection with the Sansad Mahakumbh prize distribution function, said that the ICC should release its money to the BCCI forthwith.
He expressed optimism that the new body of the BCCI would take up this issue with the ICC and get its dues in time.The former BCCI chief said that the state felt proud over the election of Arun Dhumal as the cashier of the BCCI and he was hopeful he would do his job honestly. He, however, said that he would guide the board on certain matters.
Thakur said the coalition government of BJP and JJP would function well and fulfill the ambitions and aspirations of the people of Haryana who had voted them to the power this time. He said that the vote percentage of the BJP had increased. Earlier, he took part in the function of the Khel Mahakumbh that had originated during his last stint as the MP.
The tournament started last year, witnessed participation from over 42,700 youth, 1400 teams hailing from Hamirpur parliamentary constituency that involved over Rs 20 lakh cash prize. Talking at the event, he said, “I firmly believe that sports help in building character, shaping personalities and contributes immensely towards the holistic growth of an individual.
Sansad Star Khel Mahakumbh was started with intent to identify grassroots talent, provide them with a platform and nurture them over the due course of the tournament. I have seen these players grow and some of them have transformed into great athletes and are playing at significant platforms."“Our Prime Minister often talks about building a sports playing nation and Sansad Star Khel Mahakumbh was a step in that direction,” he added.
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