Kapil unclear about NCA role

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's claims of enhanced "professionalism" under the leadership of Sharad Pawar were exposed on Thursday when Kapil Dev admitted he had no idea about his role as the new chairman of the National Cricket Academy.

Kapil, who replaced Sunil Gavaskar, said none of the BCCI officials had apprised him of his responsibilities.

"I was told that I have been appointed NCA chairman, but I don't know what I am expected to do," the 1983 World Cup-winning captain said.

The former all rounder said he is not fully aware of the NCA's duties according to the BCCI rules.

"We will have to wait till the first meeting of the NCA members to decide what we will do," Kapil said.

The NCA is responsible for grooming young talented cricketers with an aim to prepare them for the highest level of the game.

The other members of the NCA Board are Ajay Shirke (vice-chairman), Shivlal Yadav (director), Lalchand Rajput (director-coaching), Ashok Bhagwat, Sunil Dev, Samar Pal and four of the BCCI office bearers.

Kapil, however, expressed happiness that he would get an opportunity to contribute to the game in his new capacity.

"It is good that I have been considered good enough to take this responsibility.

"I am a field man and not a commentator or writer like many other former players. I will try to do justice to my new role," he added.