And just to prove that the opinion of these former stalwarts matters, the BCCI has set a criteria on wearing the India cap. The matter was raised by Gavaskar in several of his columns after Frazer was seen wearing the India colours during the Pakistan tour. The legendary batsmen after consultation with several present and former international cricketers had written to the BCCI president and asked him to look into the matter. The BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said that the committee resolved that from now, ‘‘only the playing members of the team would be wearing the cap with the crest.’’

Meanwhile, the issue of the reported business nexus between the national selector Kiran More and coach Greg Chappell got an official burial. Sources at the meeting said, ‘‘It was not on the agenda so there was no question of it being discussed. But some days back, More has been conveyed the message to keep a low profile.’’

Pawar will decide on Dalmiya

President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been authorised to take a decision on former chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, who has been accused of siphoning off funds from the 1996 World Cup. Pawar, while addressing the media, said that the matter was discussed during the working committee meeting and it had been decided to leave the issue at the discretion of the president. Asked about reports of fresh charges against Dalmiya, Pawar said ‘‘the matter is subjudice, so I cannot comment.’’

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