Earlier on Monday, Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke – who was the BCCI Secretary – were sacked by the Supreme Court of India for failing to implement the recommendations put forward by the Lodha Committee

Thakur mentioned that he respects the decision taken by the Supreme Court and wished the office bearers that will follow the best of luck.

“For me it was not a personal battle, it was a battle for the autonomy of the sports body. I respect Supreme Court as any citizen should,” Thakur said.

“If Supreme Court judges feel that the BCCI could do better under retired judges, I wish them all the best. I am sure Indian cricket will do well under their guidance.”

The Supreme Court had approved the Lodha Committee’s reforms on July 18, 2016 and had asked the BCCI to implement the same. But the BCCI often raised objections to some of the recommendations.

Thakur, in his video message, maintained that the BCCI is still the best run sporting body in India. He also mentioned that he was honoured to have served Indian cricket.

“I had the honour of serving Indian cricket. Over the years, Indian cricket saw its best in terms of administration and development of the game,” he said.

“BCCI is the best managed sports organisation in the country with defined procedures. India has the best infrastructure built and maintained by state association with help of BCCI. India has more quality players than anywhere in the world.”