Maharashtra State Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria has written to the BCCI in search of “strict action” in opposition to India U-19 World Cup-winning member Rajvardhan Hangargekar for age fraud.
In a letter dated February 8, Bakoria wrote to BCCI secretary Jay Shah that the pacer had altered his start date from January 10, 2001 to November 10, 2002 and was thus over-age when he competed within the recently-concluded U-19 World Cup.
“The conduct of Mr Rajvardhan Hangangekar is in opposition to the sports activities integrity and ethics. It deprives honest play and outcomes into damages to the popularity of the nation. Therefore, you’re requested to take strict motion in accordance with the legislation,” Bakoria wrote.
The letter has additionally been marked to secretary of Maharashtra Cricket Association Riyaz Bagban.
Bakoria additional wrote, “As per the inquiry and the report, it reveals that Mr Rajvardhan Hangargekar has started his academic career from Terna Public School, Osmanabad. It is governed by the school code prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra.” “At the time of admission of Rajvardhan Hangargekar in 1st standard at Terna Public School (primary division) Osmanabad, the date of birth is provided as 10/01/2001. The school record speaks that the birth date of Mr Rajvardhan Hangagekar up to seventh standard is recorded as 10/01/2001.” The commissioner alleged that the varsity made “unauthorised corrections” to Hangargekar’s start date.
“As per the general register maintained by the Terna Public School, Osmanabad, his birth date is 10/01/2001. It appears unauthorised corrections (were) made by the Head Master and his birth date is recorded as 10/11/2002 at the time of fresh application for 8th standard.” “If the headmaster requires any corrections within the start date, it’s essential to take prior permission of the schooling officer of the involved district. However, no such permission has been taken for making modifications within the start date of Mr Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
“Therefore said corrections are made in excess of power and amount to cheating and forgery in government records,” the senior IAS officer said.
Last week, Hangargekar was purchased by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 1.5 crore on the IPL 2022 mega public sale.
“On the idea of the fabricated document, Mr Rajvardhan Hangargekar appears to have secured a place within the nationwide group of India. As per the report of Chief Executive Officer (IAS) Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad, the start date of stated participant is 10/01/2001 and due to this fact, he has accomplished 21 years of age on the time of the match.
“Despite of the fact, he has secured a position in the U19 team participating in the ICC (U-19) World Cup 2022.” The PTI tried to contact Maharashtra Cricket Association secretary Bagban and Hangargekar for a response, however each couldn’t be reached.
Earlier Manjot Karla, who struck a match-winning century within the ultimate of 2018 U-19 World Cup, was banned for 2 years from taking part in for Delhi, for age fraud.
In September 2011, Maharashtra’s Ankit Bawne was faraway from India U-19 squad after the date of start in his passport didn’t match with the one in his start certificates and the BCCI information.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
