da spicy bet： Kapil Dev has appeared in the Delhi high court and urged that the BCCI be directed to release pensions to former Indian players now associated with the ICL
Cricinfo staff13-Dec-2008Kapil Dev, the former Indian captain, has appeared in the Delhi High Courtand urged that the BCCI be directed to release pensions to former Indianplayers now associated with the ICL. The hearing, however, was adjourneduntil January 16 because the BCCI said that the Mumbai terror attack andthe uncertainty over the Test series against England had left it withlittle time to prepare for the case.”BCCI is not concerned about cricketers who served the nation and showsmore concern about the [ongoing] series between India and England,” KapilDev said. “I just seek that the pensions of my colleagues be released.They are suffering due to the board’s action.”The registrar heard arguments from the ICL’s promoter and the BCCI butthe hearing was adjourned before cross-examination of six witnesses including Kapiland former India wicketkeeper Kiran More.