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The ICC has refused to get involved in the BCCIs tussle with the Lodha Committee, ICC chief executive David Richardson has indicated.Richardson told India Today that BCCI president Anurag Thakur had asked the global governing body to address a letter to the Indian board, asking it to clarify whether the reforms of the Lodha Committee - forced on the board by the Supreme Court of India - did not amount to government interference in the boards running. As per ICC regulations, member boards cannot have government interference in their running.ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, Richardson said, was reluctant to get involved in the matter unless formally requested to.The BCCI president Mr Thakur did verbally ask the ICC to write a letter to the BCCI asking the BCCI to explain whether the recommendations of Lodha Committee might constitute government interference, Richardson said, according to PTI. But Mr Manohar said that the ICC should not write such a letter unless the BCCI first writes to the ICC requesting ICC to intervene, or ICC receives a letter from another of its member boards to do so. But no such letters have been received.So I understand that Mr Manohar is reluctant to interfere in the domestic affairs of a member country. He will not do so without being formally requested to do so by the member concerned and nor is he prepared to put the ICC in a position where it could be perceived as challenging the authority of the Supreme Court of India.Dont forget... the consequences of the government interference could lead to the suspension of a member board and nobody really wants the BCCI to be suspended.Richardson said Thakur was not happy with the ICCs refusal to write the letter. There were other board members present when that request was made by Mr Thakur, he said. As far as I [could] see, Mr Thakur actually criticised the ICC for not sending the letter.BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke responded to Richardson saying: First of all, any verbal discussion is not a request. Informal discussions take place on so many issues.Shirke added that it had been Manohars call, when he was still the BCCI president and the board had submitted its affidavit to the Supreme Court after the Lodha recommendations, to highlight the threat of suspension.When these affidavits were made, it was Shashank who approved them as BCCI president and lawyer. He was the one who said, we should include this point, Shirke told the Times of India. He was already heading the ICC and was holding both portfolios at that time. Now, either he has conveniently forgotten about this or this Richardson has been tutored to say what hes saying,Earlier, Thakur said at a press conference that the ICC had stepped in when there were administrative issues with other member boards, but it was ignoring what was happening with the BCCI. Here there is an outside interference, Thakur said. ICC takes a decision on Nepal, Sri Lanka on the basis of outside interference, [but] they are keeping mum here when BCCI is concerned.In July, Indias Supreme Court accepted a majority of the recommendations put forward by the Lodha Committee covering wide-ranging aspects of Indian cricket at the central and state level, and gave the BCCI a maximum of six months to implement the reforms. The Lodha Committee, comprising former Chief Justice of India RM Lodha and retired Supreme Court judges, Ashok Bhan and R Raveendran was formed by the court in January 2015 to determine appropriate punishments for the franchises involved in the 2013 IPL corruption scandal, and propose changes to the BCCIs functioning.Last week, Thakur had said the ICC regime was trying to sideline the BCCI, one of the most important stakeholders in global cricket today.Manohar, meanwhile, had said he was concerned with the interests of the ICC and world cricket, not the BCCI. Manohar had seemed to take a similar tone when, soon after taking charge of the ICC in November 2015, he said he wanted to stop the bullying caused by the constitutional revamp of 2014 - the Big Three episode, which left the BCCI, the ECB and Cricket Australia better off than other member boards financially and in terms of administrative powers. Fake Jerseys . 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Theyve also brought some quality men back from overseas, and a quality coach coming in from New Zealand- Mick Byrne- and he will enhance them as well.There has been a lot of talk about how Australian and South African teams havent been going that good in the Super Rugby. I think it is farcical to think they wont turn up and create a tremendous competition in this Rugby Championship, Hansen said.Coaches love praising their opponents, as it gives them excuses when they lose. They also dont want any of their triumphs cheapened, especially if it is perceived that their rivals are second rate.Still what Hansen uttered were encouraging sentiments, even if nowhere near enough to convince understandably wary Australian rugby fans that the long running period of Bledisloe Cup doom and gloom is suddenly about to end.What brought it all back into perspective was the squad Hansen selected. It wasnt just who was in that emphasised the gap between the All Blacks and the Wallabies remains substantial, but as much who was left out.While Wallabies coach Michael Cheika the previous week named a 36-man train-on squad that included several who were there more on reputation than form, there was absolutely no slack in Hansens contingent. Here was a squad that boasted excellent options and poise in every position.It will also be match hardened, revolving around those who have either been playing semifinal or finals football, which is often a better option than a squad confined to a training paddock for weeks on end.Then there were those who missed the cut. Damian McKenzie, the effervescent Chiefs fullback, was one of the standout players of the Super Rugby tournament. He has for months provided compelling entertainment. You were drawn to that smile which is part of his unusual goal-kicking routine. You were constantly enthused that despite his relatively small frame he fearlessly tried anything and everything in attack, and usually succeeded. His unorthodox approach was a competition highlight.McKenzie is a flourishing talent, but he didnt make the All Blacks cut. Neither did Chiefs centre Seta Tamanivalu, Crusaders flanker Matt Todd and Blues utility forward Steve Luatua- all of whom would cruise into countless other international teams.Depth in numbers and talent has always been the All Blacks strength. Australian rugby has instead constantly had to make do with limited resources.ddddddddddddNonetheless all is not lost for the Wallabies. At least Cheika has been able to bring in the artillery- beckoning back from overseas four important players- Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau, Will Genia and Drew Mitchell. Ashley-Cooper, Giteau and Genia should cruise straight back into the Test line-up for the first All Blacks encounter, providing much required experience- something clearly missing during the three-Test England whitewash of Australia.Cheika is also using the extended time with his squad wisely, even this week opting for a cross codes opposed training session against the Sydney Roosters NRL side. The short hybrid game had the desired effect- something new revitalised his playing group.And Hansen has a point about his old mate- Mick Byrne. The Australian Rugby Union hasnt excelled itself with great appointments in recent times, but the recruitment of Byrne as their skills coach can only be applauded.Byrne spent a decade deep within the All Blacks environment, and was repeatedly praised for his involvement in keeping the worlds premier rugby team well ahead of their rivals.Australian rugby, which has often struggled due to skill deficiencies at all levels of the game, have for a long time needed someone of the calibre of Byrne to get it back on track.Although Hansen argues that Byrne will not pass on All Blacks secrets to the Wallabies, its doubtful the latest ARU employee will opt for the cone of silence when in the Australian dressing room before any Bledisloe Cup match. Important intelligence is bound to be passed on.In the next week, the Wallabies could also gain inspiration from a once unlikely source- womens rugby.For a long period, the ARU neglected womens rugby. But in recent years, it has been an ARU priority, and with it Australia has developed an exceptional national womens sevens team, now ranked No.1 in the world.Luring players from various sports, including basketball, touch football, hockey and athletics, the Australian team, renowned for its pace and verve, is favoured to win Olympic gold, ahead of New Zealand.If that is achieved, it will provide Australian rugby with its best feel good story in many months, as well as being a morale boost at a time when the local game is going through a serious slump. The Wallabies are bound to use any Rio success, particularly over their trans-Tasman rivals, as a motivational spur.Longer Test preparation, prime overseas players returning, cross code training sessions, Mick Byrne and anticipated womens rugby success... none of these suddenly transform the Wallabies into Bledisloe Cup favourites. Far from it.But it will at least remind them that there is always an abundance of good reasons to turn up. 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