Former India coach Greg Chappell has corroborated Chris Broad's claims of BCCI's influence, revealing an offer from Jagmohan Dalmiya to reduce Sourav Ganguly's suspension in 2005. Broad previously alleged pressure to be lenient on India for slow over-rates. These revelations highlight concerns about political interference in cricket's judicial processes, with India's financial power reportedly giving them control over the ICC.
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