BCCI to set up special body for 2023 ODI World Cup preparations, ratify new POSH policy on 27 May

BCCI will convene its Special General Meeting on 27 May in Ahmedabad to form a ‘Working Group’ to oversee the preparations for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup and ratify its new Prevention Of Sexual Harassment (PSH) policy. The five-point agenda of the SGM agenda including “Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee, Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in-state teams, Formation of Working Group for ICC World Cup 2023, Formation of the committee of Women’s Premier League and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy,” PTI reported. After the sexual harassment accusations against former BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the BCCI had formed a four-member Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) but more members could be included in the new committee as per revised policy. The Working Group for the ODI World Cup will comprise BCCI president, secretary, treasurer along with acting CEO and other senior officials. The board has already allocated funds for upgradation of infrastructure of all the stadiums zeroed in for the ODI World Cup. Most of the venues need urgent revamp and need to be made spectator friendly. As far as committee formation for the Women’s Premier League is concerned, they would need to ensure that a dedicated window for the tournament is finalised at the earliest. “This year, Australian women’s team will be playing international matches till third week of February and hence you can only start WPL after that. In case, you are looking at Diwali window, then there is men’s World Cup,” a franchisee official was quoted as saying by PTI. One important aspect will be the appointment of physios and trainers for the state units and the BCCI would want a NCA-certified support staff to be associated with domestic teams for a uniform fitness module and injury management programme. With inputs from PTI Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.