Cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman will depose in person for their alleged Conflict of Interest case before the BCCI Ombudsman cum Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain in New Delhi on May 14. "Yes, both Tendulkar and Laxman had sought in-person deposition before the Ethics Officer and as per principles of natural justice. Tendulkar, in his written submission, had requested Justice Jain to call both Johri and CoA chief Vinod Rai in order to clarify their position. The Conflict of Interest issue against all three CAC members have put the Board in a tight spot. The BCCI's newly adopted constitution's Conflict of Interest clause has some grey areas which many in the Board feel needs urgent addressing.

Source: dna May 06, 2019 17:37 UTC