The BCCI has banned an Indian player for age fraud

[{"selector":"#anim-2ac9c800-e0d9-4e44-9e6f-ba4f922af314 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.763849197924579%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed a two-year ban on Odisha cricketer Sumit Sharma for age fraud.

[{"selector":"#anim-f53ce03e-86c9-4522-b5d2-cd02e72b60cc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This decision comes after Sumit presented multiple birth certificates throughout his career.

[{"selector":"#anim-008c2181-ea03-42bb-9697-66f7d8e90ade [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.475496972865237%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The all-rounder, set to play in the Ranji Trophy, received a suspension letter from the disciplinary committee just before the match in Baroda.

[{"selector":"#anim-bb06df99-85f0-440c-ae32-ad6776bae215 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Reports indicate discrepancies between Sumit’s birth certificates, with inconsistencies dating back to the 2015-16 season. Consequently, the BCCI took swift action, suspending the cricketer.

[{"selector":"#anim-617111e1-0485-4f98-a8cd-6c4b59c55678 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.393110622848283%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has swiftly replaced Sumit with Tarini Sa for the first match in Baroda.

[{"selector":"#anim-9796061a-38fb-4ec4-a01a-864dc6859241 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.545560556799234%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Part of the Odisha Senior Men’s Team, Sumit Sharma is now ineligible to participate in BCCI Domestic Tournaments for the next two years.

[{"selector":"#anim-4c904cf2-c18d-4cf0-ae23-ac37e5ec531c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] “Sumit Sharma, a member of Odisha Senior Men’s Team, is barred from participating in BCCI Domestic Tournaments for two years due to submitting multiple age certificates.

[{"selector":"#anim-f288ef66-2c95-43eb-9cdf-078ac5d379cf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.970703033802806%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The certificates he provided during his junior-level play in the 2015-16 season differ from those presented for the current season,” OCA secretary Sanjay Behera said.

[{"selector":"#anim-41a20bfd-8fbe-415e-ad19-ea4198f4c8a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] For more such interesting stuff Swipe up Learn more