#MeToo in India: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri goes on leave to prepare response for sexual harassment allegations
FirstpostFacing allegations of sexual harassment, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has taken a leave to prepare his response for the accusation The Board of Control for Cricket India CEO Rahul Johri, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment, has gone on a leave as he has been asked by the Committee of Administrators to explain the accusations against him. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, Johri has taken the leave to prepare his response, while the CoA will take charge of the daily management of BCCI. Earlier, Johri was forced to pull out of an upcoming ICC Meeting in Singapore as CoA decided to send BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary for the meeting. “Rahul had sought 14 days for a detailed explanation as he said that he is working with his legal team and since he was to attend ICC Meeting from 16-19 October in Singapore,” Rai said.