Apex Council meeting: BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy, Ranji compensation to be discussed again
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 Ranji Trophy was not held for the first time, dealing a financial blow to the players.
The BCCI had formed a working group to figure out a compensation package but the committee is yet to meet. It can finally meet before the Apex Council meeting and the cricketers will be hoping the board comes out with a decision at the earliest.
Interestingly, the compensation will be also be considered for women cricketers for loss of games last season.
“Discussion on compensation to be given to first-class cricketers (men and women) for the 2020-21 Season,” read item number three on the agenda.
