My main aim is to help lift the game in Karnataka, claims Roger Binny
Roger Binny has stated that he wants cricketing conditions to improve in Karnataka and hence will be aiming to become the President of the state association to do his best to give back to the game. He further discussed what his focus will be shall he be elected and his passions apart from the game.
Roger Binny has been an influential person on the Karnataka cricket circuit in recent years and now seeks to take the top job in order to help develop the gentleman’s game. He has been actively involved with cricketing activities in both the state and country, having served as KSCA’s vice-president as well as a national selector. However, this is the first time he is running for President.
"Even after I retired from the game and the Board as the selector and from certain committees, I wanted to give back to the game and this is an ideal opportunity. More so, it is my home state and it makes me feel happier and proud," he said on Saturday, reported Sportstar.
The all-rounder’s career spanned for eight years after his debut in 1987, during which he plastered his name into the history books after ending the 1983 World Cup winning campaign as the tournament’s highest wicket taker with 18 scalps. He further enhanced his legacy by coaching the Indian U-19 team to the World Cup in 2000 and has also coached Bengal in the past.
"There are a lot of changes since I played and coached. We have had the experience of the good days and bad days. Our job is to ensure that we put our best foot forward as Karnataka has always been one of the more organised and better associations in India. My main aim is to help lift the game. I will concentrate on cricket programmes and improving things on the field," he said.
Recently, a KPL team owner was found guilty of betting and hence the Binny administration would be focusing on curbing corruption.
"Definitely, we will have to look at everything seriously. It is not a good thing to be happening in the game. Fingers will be pointed not only at the players, but also at the KSCA, which is quite unfair as it is not in our hand. We have got people to do those jobs. It happened in Indian cricket and now the same is happening in Karnataka cricket, which is not good for us," he said.
A man of many talents, the 64-year-old indulges in wildlife as well as playing golf but he believes it is time his focus returned to where it belongs.
"After finishing with cricket, it is important to keep some things going to keep you fresh," he laughed. "I took to wildlife, nature and golf as that is my passion. When I was an office-bearer, cricket came first. The other passions will be around, but cricket will be the priority," he signed off.