Latest news with #IndependentCommissionofEnquiry
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
R Ashwin of ball tampering charges, TNPL warns disciplinary action for ‘baseless or defamatory allegations'
Ravichandran Ashwin and his Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) side Dindigul Dragons have been cleared of ball-tampering by the league. It also gave the Madurai Panthers, who made the accusation, the option of requesting an independent enquiry into the incident while warning them that they will face disciplinary action if their allegations turn out to be baseless. Madurai had alleged that Dindigul used towels treated with chemicals that resulted in the ball getting heavier and produced metallic sound when it came into contact with the bat. 'The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams,' the TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan said in a statement. 'The Playing Control Team-including umpires and the match referee-maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature.' The match in question started after a brief delay following a short downpour in Salem, following which Madurai batted first and made 150/8 in 20 overs, which Dindigul overhauled in 12.3 overs and 9 wickets to spare. Ashwin had gone wicketless with the ball before scoring 49 as an opener. The tournament itself has been hampered by rain as it coincides with the monsoon season in Tamil Nadu. Factoring in the damp conditions, The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association provides towels to each of the franchises and players are allowed to use it to dry the ball only in front of the umpires. 'They have to dry the ball only using the towels provided by TNPL. And every time the ball is hit for a six or immediately after a dismissal and over-break, umpires regularly check the ball and they didn't find any issue with the ball during the said match,' Kannan had earlier told the Indian Express. If the franchise still wants to pursue the matter, the TNPL said that they can go for an independent enquiry but a formal request for the same has to be raised by 3pm IST on Tuesday. 'Should the franchise possess credible and verifiable evidence, they may submit a formal request for an Independent Commission of Enquiry by 3 PM on 17th June, along with supporting material (video, photographic, or testimonial),' it said. It then stated: 'TNCA cautions that baseless or defamatory allegations may lead to disciplinary action under the TNCA Code of Conduct and Operational Rules.'
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
6 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
R Ashwin cleared of ball-tampering charge involving chemical-laced towels; accuser warned: 'Baseless allegations may lead to action'
R Ashwin was accused of using chemical-laced towels to tamper with the ball during a TNPL match. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has cleared him of any wrongdoing and warned the accuser of strict action over the 'baseless' allegations. read more No evidence was found against R Ashwin in the ball-tampering allegations. Image: Dindigul Dragons on X Former Indian cricketer R Ashwin has been cleared of ball-tampering in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) after no evidence was found against the all-rounder. Siechem Madurai Panthers had raised the ball-tampering allegations against Dindigul Dragons captain Ashwin. Siechem Madurai Panthers accused Dindigul Dragons and Ashwin of using chemical-laced towels to tamper with the ball during their TNPL match, which they lost by nine wickets on Saturday (14 June). No evidence found against Ashwin The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), however, cleared Dindigul Dragons and Ashwin after a review as it found no evidence of ball-tampering. 'The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams,' the TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan said in a statement. 'The Playing Control Team-including umpires and the match referee-maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD TNCA also added that the Madurai Panthers can still request an independent inquiry into the ball-tampering allegations, but they will need to submit a formal request by 3 PM on Tuesday (June 17). 'Should the franchise possess credible and verifiable evidence, they may submit a formal request for an Independent Commission of Enquiry by 3 PM on 17th June, along with supporting material (video, photographic, or testimonial).' Tamil Nadu Cricket Association also sent a warning to the Panthers that if their allegations are proved wrong, they will have to face consequences. 'TNCA cautions that baseless or defamatory allegations may lead to disciplinary action under the TNCA Code of Conduct and Operational Rules.' Coming back to the said match. Panthers batted first and scored 150 in the game that was played in Salem. Ashwin registered figures of 4-0-27-0 while bowling and later opened the innings, scoring a match-winning 49 off 29 balls. He stitched a 124-run opening stand with Shivam Singh, who scored an unbeaten 86.
India Gazette
13 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
R Ashwin cleared from ball-tampering allegations in Tamil Nadu Premier League
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Former India legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been cleared of ball-tampering charges in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) after allegations were made by Siechem Madurai Panthers against him and his team, Dindigul Dragons (DD), according to ESPNcricinfo. The Madurai franchise had accused DD of tampering with the ball by using towels treated with chemicals during their game in Salem in the ongoing TNPL on June 14. Siechem Madurai Panthers coach Shijit Chandran said in the complaint, originally addressed to franchise CEO Pooja Damodaran and then sent to the TNPL. 'The ball's condition deteriorated rapidly during our innings, affecting our batsmen's performance. You can hear the sound of every shot our batters played after the powerplay, which were as if they were hitting hard stone instead of a cricket ball,' Shijit Chandran said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. 'We are of the view that the Dindigul Dragons team used foreign substances to alter the ball's condition, including using special towels with pre-applied roughening agent, which is unacceptable and against the spirit of the game, and amounts to cheating,' he added. After a detailed review of the matter, TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan said no evidence of ball-tampering had been found. 'The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams. The Playing Control Team - including umpires and the match referee - maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature.' 'Should the franchise possess credible and verifiable evidence, they may submit a formal request for an Independent Commission of Enquiry by 3 PM on 17th June, along with supporting material (video, photographic, or testimonial),' he added. Dragons had eased past Madurai in Salem on Saturday, with openers Ashwin and Shivam Singh helping them chase 151 in less than 13 overs for their second win in TNPL 2025. Ashwin's Dindigul are the defending champion, having won their first title last season. (ANI)
Mint
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Ravichandran Ashwin and Dindigul Dragons cleared of ball tampering allegations after TNPL finds no evidence
Ravichandran Ashwin, former India offspinner, and his team Dindigul Dragons have been cleared by the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) from the ball-tampering charges. Earlier, Siechem Madurai Panthers accused Dindigul of using towels treated with chemicals to alter the ball's condition during the match in Salem on June 14, 2025. Shijit Chandran, Madurai's coach lodged a complaint, stating, 'The ball's condition deteriorated rapidly during our innings, affecting our batsmen's performance. You can hear the sound of every shot our batters played after the powerplay, which were as if they were hitting hard stone instead of a cricket ball.' The complaint, originally sent to Madurai's CEO Pooja Damodaran and later forwarded to the TNPL, further alleged, 'We are of the view that the Dindigul Dragons team used foreign substances to alter the ball's condition, including using special towels with a pre-applied roughening agent, which is unacceptable and against the spirit of the game, and amounts to cheating.' TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan announced that no evidence supported the claims. 'The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams,' Kannan stated. 'The Playing Control Team, including umpires and the match referee, maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature.' Kannan also noted procedural violations by Madurai, as their complaint was filed over 24 hours after the match and not directly to the TNCA honorary secretary, rendering it 'inadmissible.' However, in the interest of 'transparency and fairness,' the TNPL reviewed the matter after forwarding it to the honorary secretary and Dindigul. Madurai has until 3 PM on June 17, 2025, to submit credible evidence, such as video, photographic, or testimonial material, for an Independent Commission of Enquiry. Failure to provide proof could lead to sanctions under the TNCA's code of conduct and operational rules. In the match in question, Dindigul Dragons chased down Madurai's 151 in under 13 overs, led by openers R Ashwin and Shivam Singh. The defending champions, who won their first TNPL title last season, secured their second victory in TNPL 2025, showcasing their dominance.
