NEW DELHI, Aug 1: Former Indian batsman Mushtaq Ali has accused BCCI of showing “utter disregard” towards players of his era and said it is high time cricket administrators make a serious effort to ameliorate their plight.

Mushtaq, a member of India’s first team, said the cash-rich board never bothered to honour or even financially help former players who have contributed so much to the game.

“The board should think about honouring the players who brought glory to Indian cricket. They don’t bother about us. It is quite a shame,” he said.

Mushtaq, 89, felt it was the duty of those administering the game to be a little more sympathetic. “We were paid only Rs 250 per Test, unlike today when there is a lot of money involved.”—PPI