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The Sports Ministry has Rejected Speculation that it would consider harnassing the count An idea has never been discusced or considered at any level. A ministry source said t.
“This is complete imaginary. Baseball is not even recognized by the ministry. Why will Sai (Sports Authority of India) Get into cricket or turning cricket players into baseball Players?” A Senior Ministry source said.
Baseball has been a part of the asian games since 1994 and the Olympic Games Since 1992.
India has Never Participated in the Event. The country does have an amateur basball federation of India, which is affiliated to the sport’s global body, but it is not recognized by the Sports Ministry, Nor Entitled to Any Funding for the Government.
“This was not discussed at moc meeting.
To tap into country’s cricket resources would require a degree of coordination with the bcci, which is an autonomous body that generates its funds. Howeveer for the 2028 los angeles olympics, where cricket will make its debut in t20 format, the bcci will be entrusted with team selection.
According to a Senior Official of the Board, No Serious Cricketer would considerer moving to baseball giving how financially rewarding even sate-out t20 leagues are at this point.
“Why would any aspiring cricketer turns to baseball? It is a commercially viable career option? Are offering close to Rs 40-50 lakh per annum , “A Senior BCCI official told pti.
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