Wasim Jaffer row: CM says will order probe if complaint is received after meet with CAU delegation

Dehradun

: Amidst the ongoing controversy revolving around the resignation of Wasim Jaffer, a delegation of the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) met chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday for a “routine” meeting.

Sources pointed out that a delegation comprising CAU vice president Sanjay Rawat, treasurer Prithvi Singh Negi, joint secretary Avnish Verma and member Rohit Chauhan met the CM at his official residence. It is said that the issue related to Jaffer was discussed in length in the meeting.

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat told TOI, “It was a routine meeting and few of the CAU members are close friends. I had not called or invited them but they had themselves come for a brief interaction.” The CM maintained that the issue of former Indian cricket Wasim Jaffer, who had recently resigned from the post of head coach of Uttarakhand Cricket team, was discussed in the meeting. “Some CAU members shared their views. However, it is not possible to say anything without knowing the facts. If we receive any complaint on the issue, the matter will be probed.”

Meanwhile, cricket legend Anil Kumble has extended support to Jaffer, the leading run-scorer in Ranji Trophy (12,038 run). Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Manoj Tiwari have also backed the former Indian cricketer on the issue.