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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bengal cricket board top official suspended over allegations of financial misconduct
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has suspended its joint secretary, Debabrata Das, following allegations of financial misconduct. It marks a significant decision for the Bengal cricket body, as this is the first time action has been taken against a top Das has been barred from all CAB activities and positions for a period of six months. The Bengal cricket board has initiated a thorough investigation into the financial transactions and allegations levelled against the joint stands accused of accepting money from individuals in exchange for promises of securing their selection for Bengal teams or CAB-affiliated clubs. He is alleged to have misappropriated CAB resources by authorising Town Club players' food bills and routing them through CAB's canteen expenditure. He also faces accusations of pressuring players to represent Town Club, offering verbal assurances of future Bengal team selections. In a further measure, the CAB has decided to suspend funding for Town Club, which is chaired by suspension has sent shockwaves through the Bengal cricket community, with many calling for stricter action against officials implicated in financial irregularities. The CAB's Apex Council has stated that the investigation will be concluded within six months, after which further action will be taken based on its in August, the CAB had issued a show cause notice to Das. He was accused of withholding nearly ?7 lakh in ticket revenue from the association and retaining funds meant for East Bengal and Town Club's tournament participation. The CAB directed Das to clear the dues within 15 is not the first controversy to surround Das. He was previously involved in a public spat with former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who accused him of questioning his commitment to the Bengal team-a dispute that ultimately led to Saha's move to Tripura.- Ends
India Today
07-08-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Two key Bengal cricket board officials face allegations of financial misconduct
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is facing internal turbulence as two of its senior officials — Joint Secretary Debabrata Das and Treasurer Prabir Chakraborty — come under the scanner for alleged financial irregularities and misuse of Das, a prominent figure in the Bengal cricketing circuit, has been issued a show cause notice by the CAB. He has been accused of withholding nearly Rs 7 lakh in ticket revenue from the association and retaining money meant for East Bengal and Town Club's tournament participation. The CAB has asked Das to clear the dues within 15 days. While this specific issue was addressed at the recent Apex Council meeting, other serious allegations — including the acceptance of funds in return for team selections — remain controversy surrounding Das is not new. He was earlier involved in a public spat with former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who accused him of questioning his commitment to the Bengal team. The fallout led to Saha's move to Tripura. In another development, CAB Treasurer Prabir Chakraborty has been accused of a conflict of interest. A complaint filed by the Wari Club was referred by the Ombudsman back to the Apex Council, which has now forwarded it again to the Ombudsman for a formal investigation. Chakraborty has also been directed to submit a Utilization Certificate (UC) detailing how club funds were of the more explosive allegations against Das includes misusing CAB's resources by routing Town Club players' food bills through the association's canteen account. He has also been accused of taking money from players in exchange for promises of Bengal team selection. The Aditya School of Sports has filed a complaint claiming that Das accepted Rs 4 lakh from them in return for a promise of CAB club contacted, Debabrata Das declined to comment, citing that the matter is sub developments come at a time when CAB is under growing pressure to maintain transparency and accountability. The Apex Council's decisions signal a crucial step towards restoring integrity and public trust in Bengal cricket's administration.- Ends
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Hans India
Banned horns removed from 35 vehicles
Tirupati: The Tirupati police, as part of the 2-day special drive, removed banned horns including air horns, multi- toned horns and hooters from 35 vehicles. The drive was taken up in select places in the city on Monday, where traffic was heavy including Anna Rao Circle, railway station, Annamaiah Circle, Town Club and Balaji Colony. A team of the city police involved in the drive found banned horns in 35 vehicles and removed them. This include 18 autos, 15 two-wheelers and two Jeeps. Traffic DSP Ramakrishnamachari cautioned the vehicle riders, who were having banned horns, not to use them again. He said police didn't file case as it was first time and will not hesitate to register a case if they found using the banned horns second time. SP Harshavardan Raju said that as per Motor Vehicle Act causing noise pollution is punishable and wanted the people to remove voluntarily banned horns, else they have to face severe action from police.
