BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy, Ranji compensation to be discussed again
The Hindu
The meeting will be held virtually once again since the office-bearers are expected to be in the UAE for the IPL
The BCCI will ratify its Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and deliberate on the much-delayed compensation package for domestic cricketers at its Apex Council meeting to be held on September 20. Until now, the board did not have a specific policy to deal with complaints of sexual harassment. It had formed an internal committee after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against then CEO Rahul Johri, who eventually resigned. Like the last meeting on June 20, the meeting agenda also includes discussion on the compensation package for domestic cricketers for the COVID-19-hit 2020-2021 season when for the first time, dealing a financial blow to the players.More Related News
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