Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils are keeping a close eye on the Mohammed Shami controversy as the top officials are set to meet BCCI brass to take a stock of the situation after his wife Hasin Jahan filed a police complaint accusing him of domestic violence and adultery. The BCCI has already withheld Shami’s Central Contract as the police may start its inquiry on allegations of domestic violence.
Daredevils are now awaiting BCCI’s legal opinion about whether they should allow the Bengal speedstar to join their camp.
“Look Daredevils management can’t take any unilateral decision in this matter. All players who play in the IPL have a tri-partite contract involving the franchise, BCCI and the player. Yes, we are well aware about the sensitive situation and we are having discussions with top BCCI officials. There is a clause about any player bringing disrepute but it is for the lawyers to interpret it,” a senior franchise official told.
The GMR group had just entered into a 50:50 partnership with JSW group and Company’s image is paramount for them.
“In these sensitive times, when people are raising their voice against domestic abuse and violence, unless Shami comes out clean, the franchise’s image will also take a beating. If Delhi Daredevils are worried, they certainly have reasons to do so. They have created a brand and would be protective about that,” another senior BCCI official said.
