The team’s director Joy Bhattacharya assured that the five players in question will be given their due money. “They will be paid in full. They will get every paisa they deserve, let’s get that clear,” the team director said.

Bengal speedster Bose, who got the axe, said he was disappointed but praised coach John Buchanan for ensuring that the incident didn’t leave a bad taste in the mouth. “As a cricketer, I am disappointed. But overall, there are no harsh feelings. In fact, coach Buchanan himself told me that the thinktank is taking this decision, and he also politely explained the reason behind the decision. So, after this, there are no harsh feelings,” Bose said.

Buchanan called up each of the five players and explaining to them the reason behind the decision. Off-spinner Lahiri, too, is obviously dejected at being dropped, but maintained that the players in question will have to take the matter in their stride.

“It’s disappointing, but I know I have to come back and earn my place back in this team by doing well in the domestic season,” Lahiri said.