Former India pacer Irfan Pathan accuses Kiran More of not appointing Connor Williams as Baroda coach because he 'didn't say hello’

Irfan Pathan has sent an email to the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) office bearers accusing the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) chairman Kiran More of not picking a coach for the Baroda senior team because he did not say ‘hello’ to him, reports the Indian Express.

The former India pacer said that the former India wicket-keeper More's actions have left him ‘deeply unsettled’. “I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost concern that unfolded during today’s CAC meeting. It is with great disappointment that I witnessed a particular incident involving a Baroda cricket member that is contributing to the downfall of our esteemed institution. The actions and statements made by Kiran More during the meeting have left me deeply unsettled,” Pathan wrote in a long letter.

Pathan wanted a local coach for Baroda, which he revealed in a recent meeting, and put forth the name of former Baroda player Connor Williams. But the CAC did not agree to it.

The email further states, “More’s assertion that he will obstruct 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 More, and it reflects poorly on the values we hold as an organization.”

“Williams himself is a Ranji Trophy champion and has dedicated over a decade of his life to representing Baroda cricket. It is only fitting that we acknowledge and respect his contributions. Our institution is bigger than any individual, and it is imperative that we remember this fundamental principle,” the email added.

Pathan wants the members of the Baroda Cricket Board put aside personal issues to improve their team. “It is essential that we foster an environment of professionalism, respect, and fairness within our organization. Let us not allow personal grievances and insignificant disagreements to hinder the progress and unity of Baroda cricket. And this all happened in front of the Baroda Cricket CEO,” he concluded.

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