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"There is that perception and those people have the right to that perception. (But) I hope that perception is not correct and I like to believe it's not correct," Bindra was quoted as saying in The Australian.
Bindra, however, insisted that the BCCI does not want to be seen as cricket's version of America.
"I would say that 95 per cent of those at the BCCI share that opinion, however the loud minority are the ones who have tended to show up in the media. That is not necessarily the media's fault, but also that the BCCI has not projected the right image," he admitted.
"But I believe and try to emphasise on others that Indian cricket does not want to be what America is to the rest of the world," he quipped.
Bindra, however, felt that the cricketing world at large might benefit from India's financial might.
"India is in a position where it can grow the game. It should be seeking greater responsibility, not more power. By using its resources wisely, and not just trying to impose a dictatorship, everyone should benefit from India's position in the game," Bindra said.
The former BCCI president said India only wanted to be treated as an equal in the cricket world but maintained that it has never intended to flex its financial muscle to get that respect.
"What we want is on the basis of every country being equal. We want equity, justice and fair play. We don't want money to be the main factor propelling the game of cricket. Of course money is important. But it shouldn't be important to the extent of dictating decision-making," he said.
Bindra admitted that some of the more talkative members of the Board have played a part in making BCCI look like a discordant house ready to wield financial power to push its agenda.
"Yes, there are people on the board who think in this way. But I am their critic, the first one to criticise them. I believe even the smallest country should have an equal say in the matter," he said.
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