Overview
- Broad told The Telegraph he received a call during an India match instructing him to "be lenient" on a slow over-rate so a fine would not be imposed.
- In the following game, he said India again fell behind the rate and he was told to "just do him" when he asked how to proceed, citing politics in decision-making.
- The former referee, who officiated 622 internationals from 2003 to early 2024, said his ICC contract was not renewed despite his wish to continue.
- Greg Chappell recounted that BCCI powerbroker Jagmohan Dalmiya offered to reduce Sourav Ganguly’s suspension in the mid-2000s, providing historical context to Broad’s concerns.
- Broad argued ICC management weakened after Vince van der Bijl’s departure and said India’s financial clout has increased its influence; the ICC and BCCI have been asked for comment.