AFP England confirm invitation to tour Pakistan in 2021. about 4 hours ago. MANORAMA APP Rajat Sharma has resigned as president of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) on Saturday, citing his inability to continue amid "various pulls and pressures" within the organisation. PTI. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. “That’s why I have decided to call it a day and hereby tender my resignation to the Apex Council from the post of President, DDCA with immediate effect,” he added. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. Editorial: FM’s announcements on job creation remains limited. "target": "https://www.onmanorama.com/search-results-page.html?q={search_term_string}", Today I have tendered my resignation from the post of President, DDCA and has sent it to the Apex Council. I feel that vested interests are always actively working against the interest of cricket. Rajat’s tenure had begun on July 2, 2018. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. Rajat Sharma had joined cricket administration after receiving active backing from late Arun Jaitley. "@context": "http://schema.org", He cited “various pulls and pressures" as the reasons for his decision. "It seems that it may not be possible to carry on in DDCA with my principles of integrity, honesty and transparency, which I am not willing to compromise at any cost," he added. PTI It will be interesting to see whether the Atul Wasan-led selection committee and Ranji team coach K P Bhaskar will continue or not. Rajat Sharma has tendered his resignation from the post of DDCA president to the apex council on Saturday. That will pave the way for him to become DDCA's representative at the December 1 BCCI AGM in Mumbai. Sharma had joined cricket administration after receiving active backing from former finance minister late Arun Jaitley. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 50-lakh mark. Sharma's nearly 20-month tenure was a tumultuous one with his public differences with general secretary Vinod Tihara, who enjoys a fair amount of support base in the organisation. In my short stint, I have made every effort to discharge my obligations in the best interest of the Association with honesty and sincerity. My best wishes to @delhi_cricket, — Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) November 16, 2019. "@type": "SearchAction", Asian News International Updated: November 16, 2019 06:02 PM IST Watch, Morgan, Heather Knight Retained By London Spirit For The Hundred, SAI Releases Rs 5.78 Crore "Out Of Pocket" Allowance For Khelo India, Tokyo Olympics: Fans May Face Cheering Ban, Says Top Official. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rajat Sharma on Saturday resigned from his post due to differences with some key members of the Apex Council. "In my endeavour though I faced many roadblocks, opposition and oppressions, just to keep me from discharging my duties in fair and transparent manner, however, somehow I kept moving with only one agenda that all promises made to the members must be fulfilled while keeping the interest and welfare of cricket paramount at all times," he added. Journalist Rajat Sharma resigned from the Presidential position in Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) after his nearly 20-month tenure. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Please upgrade your browser. Sports News “In my endeavour though I faced many road blocks, opposition and oppression, just to keep me from discharging my duties in fair and transparent,” Sharma said. © COPYRIGHT 2020 MANORAMA ONLINE. 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I feel that vested interests are always actively working against the interest of cricket,” Sharma said in a statement. Copyright © 2020 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. With Sharma's resignation, Tihara's suspension is expected to be revoked. Today I have decided to leave the post of DDCA President and have sent my resignation to Apex Council. File | Photo Credit: Many DDCA insiders believe that Sharma lost ground once Jaitley was no more as the late former finance minister was the binding force for all the different factions. This will alert our moderators to take action. Your Reason has been Reported to the admin. ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund Direct-Growth. 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Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rajat Sharma on Saturday resigned from his post due to differences with some key members of the … Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. Rajat tweeted this morning, “Today I have tendered my resignation from the post of President, DDCA and has sent it to the Apex Council. In any case as the general secretary, I will have a lot of work," Tihara said, indicating that he will certainly be the BCCI pointsman in the DDCA. Sharma had joined cricket administration after receiving active backing from former finance minister late Arun Jaitley. "I am not interested to be the president. Tomorrow is different. Yesterday, eight of the directors had signed in favour of withdrawing all powers from the president," Tihara told PTI. 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