Gavaskar to meet ICC representative to explain columns: BCCI

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The BCCI today said Sunil Gavaskar would meet International Cricket Council representatives to discuss some of his recent columns but asserted that the former India captain has not yet been asked to resign from the elite ICC Cricket Committee.

During India's acrimonious tour of Australia, Gavaskar had been scathing in his criticism of the world champions' on-field behaviour and the handling of Sydney racism row by ICC match referee Mike Procter.

His outbursts clearly did not go down well with some quarters and according to 'The Times', last week's ICC executive committee meeting in Dubai took a unanimous decision to oust the batting great from the Cricket Committee, which he has been heading since 2000.

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah, however, dismissed the claim and said, "Media speculation about removal of Sunil Gavaskar as Chairman of the Cricket Committee of the ICC based on a report in a London paper is incorrect. ICC has confirmed to the Indian board that there has been no decision to remove Sunil Gavaskar." He, however, admitted Gavaskar would explain his columns to ICC representatives.

"ICC representatives may discuss with Sunil about some of his media articles and report back to the Executive Board in its next meeting," Shah said in a statement.

Earlier, an ICC spokesman told PTI that the issue was raised indeed in the Dubai meet where members felt Gavaskar's dual roles were in conflict with each other and he should choose between the two.

However, the committee decided against removing Gavaskar as it felt it would be better to give him the option of deciding what he wants to do.

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