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Vol. 5 Num 746 Mon. July 03, 2006  
   
Sports


BCCI-Dalmiya war intensifies


The letter war between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Cricket Association of Bengal intensified Sunday with CAB President Jagmohan Dalmiya demanding that the Board withdraw its latest missive withholding subsidies and payments to the affiliate unit and tender an unconditional apology.

Alleging that the BCCI was following the doctrines of "unfairness" and "bad faith" in its acts and conducts, Dalmiya threatened to take "necessary steps as I may be legally advised" against Board Secretary Niranjan Shah if he did not comply with his demands.

"If the acts and conduct of BCCI, including contents of your letter of June 29 are considered, it would be explicitly clear that the BCCI is following the doctrines of unfairness and bad faith, apart from acting arbitrarily and capriciously," Dalmiya said in the strongly worded letter addressed to Board Secretary Niranjan Shah.

"Without prejudice and reserving all my accrued rights and entitlements, you are hereby called upon to withdraw your letter under reference and tender an unconditional apology forthwith.

"In the event of non-compliance, appropriate steps, as I may be legally advised, would be initiated against you personally at your peril and consequences," said the letter released to the media during the day.