Arun Dhumal takes over HPCA, vows development

Tribune News Service

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Dharamsala, September 27

Arun Dhumal, brother of Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur, was elected president of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) unopposed during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) here today. After being formally elected as the HPCA president, Dhumal said he would carry forward the good work done by his brother Anurag Thakur for cricket in the state. Asked how he managed to get elected unanimously for the post, Arun Dhumal said, “All the members decided that they should elect a body collectively rather than holding elections. The new office-bearers have been elected with the consent of all the members of the cricket body.” Una district's Sumit Sharma is the new secretary of HPCA as there was no opposition against the Dhumal-led panel.

Regarding the controversies around the state cricket body, Dhumal said that when constructive work is undertaken, there is criticism also. When asked if his elevation to the post of president would raise controversy, he said, “I have been elected as the president for a period of three years by the members. As per the new rules, I can be the HPCA president for a period of three years. I would like that people judge me for my work rather than my legacy,” he said.