Desh Deepak Khanna tenders resignation, UTCA says not acceptable

Deepankar Sharda

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 23

Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA) officials were left puzzled after they found that secretary Desh Deepak Khanna had tendered his resignation.

Soon after the news spread, a series of rumours were floated about the resignation. However, Khanna cited personal reasons for the move.

Later in the day, UTCA chief Sanjay Tandon refused to accept Khanna’s resignation and offered him to take a break instead of leaving the cricket body.

“Yes, I had resigned due to some personal reasons. I won’t be able to give ample time to the UTCA. The season has started and given my role, it needs a lot of attention,” said Khanna.

“The president, however, asked me to take a break instead of resigning from the job. I have accepted the offer. Let’s see how things go in future,” he said.

“…I do not see any resolution to my personal issues in immediate future…the post (UTCA secretary) is important and requires active involvement. I am not in a position to do justice to the post and it makes no sense to hold on to an important position without being able to involve and deliver. I write to submit my resignation for the post of honorary secretary with immediate effect,” Khanna wrote in his resignation letter.

Sourced said the post was important in the running of UTCA affairs and many officials had been eyeing a bigger role after being sidelined.

“To avoid any kind of tussle, it’s a wise decision to not accept the resignation. He is a good man to work with,” said a senior official.