So finally the bad blood between Indian Cricket Board and former Indian captain Kapil Dev has come to an end as they buried the hatchet following their differences over the cricketer joining rebel ICL.

BCCI has welcomed the veteran cricketer back with immediate effect disbursing his one-time benefit payment of Rs 1.5 crore. The BCCI issued a media release, moments after the 1983 World Cup winning captain met president N Srinivasan at the board's headquarters on Wednesday.

"The BCCI has received a letter from Mr. Kapil Dev, former India captain. Mr. Kapil Dev has informed the Board that he has resigned from the Essel Sports Private Limited / ICL. He has also stated in the letter that he has always supported the BCCI, and will continue to do so in the future. The BCCI acknowledges Mr. Kapil Dev's immense contribution to Indian cricket and looks forward to a fruitful association with him in the years to come," Srinivasan was quoted as saying by the release.

"The BCCI will now release the one-time benefit of Rs 1.5 crore for Kapil (for playing more than 100 Tests) and he will again be eligible for monthly gratis of Rs 35,000 from the board. His gratis arrears for the last five years will also be cleared with immediate effect," a senior BCCI official said.

Earlier the legendary all-rounder, who joined the now defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL) back in 2007, was banned by the BCCI for being a part of unsanctioned league.

But now as everything has fallen into place, we’re happy for him!

Source: TNN