Pune: Nineteen retired scorers from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), each with over three decades of service to Indian cricket, have formally requested that their welfare be addressed in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Friday in Mumbai. The group aims to ensure that their contributions and needs are recognized by the Cricket Board.
The scorers, compulsorily retired at 65 since 2022, have sought monthly pension, one-time ex-gratia and medical insurance at par with retired umpires, a statement from the scorers said. 25 per day in the 1980s and includes those who had scored more than 100 BCCI matches, the scorers said. In the letter addressed to the BCCI president in February 2025, Sapre had had highlighted significant contributions made by the scorers to the game over several decades but had received little recognition compared to other match officials such as umpires and match referees.
We request BCCI to place our appeal on the AGM agenda,” said Suhas Sapre on behalf of the group. The group started scoring at Rs. “We are not employees, we were family.
The group urged the board to recognise the services of retired scorers, particularly those who joined before 2006 and spent decades serving the game.
Appealing for a sympathetic consideration of their case, the group said several retired scorers had devoted more than three decades to cricket, often making personal and financial sacrifices. The letter mentioned the critical role played by scorers in maintaining official records of matches and that their work also helps selectors, coaches and team management evaluate performances and formulate strategies. Sapre expressed concern that the scorers’ contribution often went unnoticed despite being an integral part of cricket administration. In his letter, he noted that while umpires and match referees were regularly acknowledged during post-match presentations, scorers rarely receive similar recognition.