New Delhi: Senior BCCI official Rajeev Shukla on Monday stated that the BCCI was a responsible body and will not do anything against national interest.
The Congress MP's statement came after Shiv Sena workers stormed the board's Mumbai office to protest against the visit of PCB chief Shahryar Khan.
Khan along with other PCB officials were in Mumbai to discuss the India-Pakistan bilateral series slated for December.
The IPL commissioner went on to also that cricketing decisions should be left to BCCI.
Strongly condemns the attack on BCCI Office by Shiv Sena.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 19, 2015
BCCI is a responsible body and will not do anything against national interest. Cricketing decisions should be left to BCCI.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 19, 2015
Cricket is a gentleman's man and the spirit of the game expects same generosity and tolerance from those who love the game.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 19, 2015
Shiv Sena had earlier stormed into the BCCI office to protest against the meeting with the PCB.
The Shiv Sainiks charged into the office chanting 'vande matram' and slogans against PCB chief Shahryar Khan.
They cornered BCCI president Shashank Manohar and protested saying they will not allow any cricket ties with Pakistan.
