Irfan Pathan hits out at Kiran More over coach selection

VADODARA: Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has accused Kiran More of contributing to the downfall of the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) through his decisions.
Pathan recently shot off an email to the BCA criticizing the ex-India keeper and asking the management to intervene and resolve the matter quickly. Both Pathan and More are members of the cricket advisory committee (CAC) formed by the BCA to appoint coaches and the other cricketing staff.
Narrating an alleged incident that happened during the CAC meeting, Pathan wrote in his email (a copy of which is with TOI), “It is with great disappointment that I witnessed a particular incident involving a Baroda Cricket Association member that is contributing to the downfall of our esteemed institution. The actions and statements made by Mr Kiran More during the meeting have left me deeply unsettled.” (SIC)
He further wrote, “Mr More’s assertion that he will obstruct Mr Connor Williams from joining the coaching setup of the Baroda Ranji team simply because of a perceived lack of greeting (He doesn’t say hello to me) is, in my opinion, an absurd and petty justification. This kind of behaviour is unbecoming of a senior figure like Mr More, and it reflects poorly on the values we hold as an organisation.”
Stating that personal grievances and insignificant disagreements should not hinder progress and unity of Baroda cricket, Pathan added that the incident occurred in the presence of BCA CEO, Snehal Parikh.
BCA secretary, Ajit Lele confirmed that Pathan has sent such an email to the association. “The BCA president is travelling at the moment. Once he returns, we will take necessary steps to resolve the matter,” Lele told TOI.
BCA press and publicity committee member, Satyajit Gaekwad said, “Pathan shouldn’t have made personal remarks on a senior ex-cricketer like More. The BCA president should intervene and resolve the matter at the earliest else it will affect our cricketing administration.”
A BCA official said that both More and Pathan have been at loggerheads during the CAC meetings and hardly agreed on issues or appointments discussed during the committee’s meetings.