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Updated November 26th, 2018 at 21:47 IST

Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur meet BCCI official Rahul Johri to clear the air over selection fiasco

Recent reports suggest that Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj met with top BCCI officials on Monday to air their views on the selection call.

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India's dreams of winning the Women's T20 World Cup was given a crushing blow after they suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of England in the semifinal clash. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side went into the match without the services of experienced campaigner Mithali Raj. However, the Indian skipper said she had 'no regrets' over her decision to leave Mithali Raj out of the squad.

The decision to leave Mithali Raj out of the playing XI has stirred a huge controversy among the Indian cricketing circles. However, recent reports suggest that Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj met with top BCCI officials on Monday to air their views on the selection call.

READ: 'When I Saw Mithali Raj Being Dropped, I Said 'Welcome To The Group': Sourav Ganguly

Mithali was left out of the team despite being fit and Kaur had gone on to justify the call even after the humiliating eight-wicket loss on Sunday. Both the senior players along with manager Trupti Bhattacharya met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim.

"Yes, we (Johri and Karim) met Mithali, Harman and manager Trupti Bhattacharya. All of them met us separately and put across their viewpoints. We have noted everything down," Johri told PTI.

However, Rahul Johri refused to divulge the details of the meeting as the information was to be kept among the top cricketing circles.

"Please don't ask me what has been discussed during the meeting," Johri said.

It is expected that Johri and Karim will present a detailed report to the CoA which will then assess and, if required, speak to the individuals concerned. There is speculation that one of the CoA members has spoken to Mithali but it couldn't be independently verified.

READ: CoA Member Diana Edulji Defends Mithali Raj's Exclusion, Says 'Indian Women Had A Bad Day'

Coach Ramesh Powar is expected to meet Johri and Karim on Wednesday. While this may not exactly be related to the selection fiasco in Antigua but Powar is unlikely to get an extension as his interim contract ends on November 30. The BCCI will continue with its policy of inviting fresh applications for the coach's position and Powar will also be eligible to apply.

"Even a player of Anil Kumble's stature was asked to re-apply and we don't see a reason why there should be an exception for Powar. Obviously, Ramesh can also apply but a fresh interviews of interested candidates will take place," a senior BCCI official said on condition of anonymity.

A strong possibility exists that Mithali may never play the shortest format for India again and, like her contemporary Jhulan Goswami, only concentrate on 50-over cricket.

(PTI Inputs)

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Published November 26th, 2018 at 21:05 IST

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