Age Fraud Row Hits Indian Cricket as BCCI Barred 62 Players including U-19 Star Rohit Yadav
What Happened
The BCCI has imposed a two-year ban on Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for allegedly misrepresenting his age, while the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has declared 62 players ineligible for registration or transfer during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons over age and documentation discrepancies. Rohit, who recently represented India U-19 in Sri Lanka and was selected for the upcoming Australia U-19 series, was found to have multiple birth certificates and inconsistent Aadhaar records.
Key Takeaways
The CAB's scrutiny also flagged Ravi Kumar, a member of India's 2022 U-19 World Cup-winning team, reportedly due to a significant age discrepancy in records. The action is part of a broader effort by cricket authorities to curb age fraud and ensure the integrity of age-group competitions.