U-23 talents in jeopardy amid alcohol controversy. A player’s father believes that his son unknowingly exploit as a pawn by a senior Ranji Trophy player to convey alcohol.
In a recent turn of events, the SCA is dealing with an unexpected dispute involving its under-23 players. Last week, during a routine luggage check at Chandigarh airport. Officials discover a stash of undeclare alcohol in the bags of five talent young cricketers. Jeopardizing their futures and raising questions about team discipline.
Devinder Sharma, secretary of the Chandigarh Union Territory Cricket Association, verified the occurrence. Emphasizing that the act violate cricket association rules rather than being a criminal violation. In a weird twist, a player’s father believes his son unintentionally use as a pawn by a senior Ranji Trophy player to transport alcohol. He claims that his son, unaware of the contents just cooperated with a teammate’s request. Implying probable foul conduct and a coordinated effort to sideline specific players.
The SCA is dealing with an unexpected scandal involving its under-23 players
Last week, during a routine luggage check at Chandigarh airport. Officials discovered a stash of undeclared alcohol in the bags of five talented young cricketers. Jeopardizing their futures and raising questions about team discipline.
“The way the incident is being portray in the media makes me suspect that it was a conspiracy. To ease my son and the other four out of the team so that some other cricketers could take their place. ” A player’s father said, expressing concerns about the fairness of the investigation, as quoted by Inside Sport.
The SCA did not mince words in its formal statement, calling the occurrence unpleasant and intolerable. An urgent investigation initiated. The ethics committee entrusted with delving further into the issue and recommending appropriate disciplinary measures. The violation of restrictions was obvious, since 27 liquor bottles and two beer crates were discover hidden in the players’ kit bags.
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Kit bags were sent separately via flight due to delay after Chandigarh win
Details of the incident remain unclear, with different stories adding to the mystery. According to sources, the alleged breach occur after the team’s victory in Chandigarh. When the players chose to go by bus while their kit bags were transport separately via aircraft owing to flight delays.
However, the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) remains committed to conducting a comprehensive and unbiased investigation. Secretary Himanshu Shah promised adequate opportunity for the accused players to tell their side of the story, praising their talent and their impressive accomplishments in the tournament. As the investigation continues, the future of these young cricketers hangs in the balance, as they await the outcome that will determine their careers.
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