On Thursday, the Indian selector Devang Gandhi was embarrassed when he was asked to leave the Bengal Ranji team dressing room for breach of protocol. He feels that he wasn’t in a breach of any protocol. The incident happened when the second day’s play was held up due to bad light and Gandhi entered the dressing room, looking for team physio.

BCCI anti-corruption official Soumen Karmakar asked Gandhi to leave the dressing room after former skipper,  Manoj Tiwary cited anti-corruption protocol, which specifies that only players and team support-staff have the right to be present in the dressing room.

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Describing the scenario, Tiwary said, “We have to follow what is contained in the anti-corruption protocol. A national selector cannot get in the dressing room without authorization. Only the players and officials who have their mug-shots at the entrance can get access in the dressing room.”

Gandhi though said he did take permission from the anti-corruption officer before entering the dressing room.

Explaining his side, Gandhi said, “I had absolutely followed each and every protocol. I was invited by Bengal coach Arun Lal to the dressing room. He was my first captain. I had a back issue, so I took permission and asked the Bengal physio to come to the medical room. But Manoj seemed to have issues with it. I have nothing against Manoj. It is not a great example set (by Tiwary) for youngsters.”

According to sources, the matter will be reported to BCCI President Sourav Ganguly.

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