Sir,
We the people of Uttarakhand and India are shocked to hear that BCCI in its Annual General Meeting despite granting affiliation to Uttarakhand, have referred the matter to the Working Committee thus deliberately delayed the process of nurturing the young and upcoming cricketers of the state.
I think, BCCI is unaware of the fact that due to non-affiliation to Uttarakhand, number of present national and international cricketers as follows are representing other states/associations:-
Mahinder Singh Dhoni, Captain of Indian ODI and Test Capital, who originally hails from Almora
Punit Bisht, Delhi wicket Keeper
Mahesh Rawat, Wicket Keeper for Railway & Rajasthan IPL Team
N.S. Negi, Delhi Ranji Player
Kuldip Rawat, Delhi Ranjit Player
Naveen Negi, Rajasthan Ranji Team Wicket Keeper.
Apart from the above recognized players of repute, there are several others talented players in waiting who are playing for different clubs/academies and eager to play for Uttarakhand Team. One side where ICC is promoting cricket in East Asian, Africa and North America, BCCI in India is discriminating in just granting affiliations to the full fledged states in India , really shocking.
Already, BCCI is facing grave discontentment due to non-recognition to ICL, hence BCCI should without further delay grant affiliation to Uttarakhand to stop the players from the state to follow the ICL route.
Warm regards.
H.S.BISHT
NEW DELHI