The thrill of cricket in the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir cooled down when the T20 league started recently. whirlpool of controversies I got stuck. The spectacle of this league, which started with great enthusiasm and glamor on October 25, was no less than an international tournament. The inauguration ceremony was accompanied by fireworks, music and cricket. But after a few days this league became an example of fraud and disorganization.
According to the information, in this T20 league chris gayle, dwayne smith, corey anderson Like foreign players were also included. The organizers had claimed that this tournament would prove to be historic for Srinagar and would give recognition to local cricketers on the international stage. But, everything changed on the night of 2 November.
According to reliable sources, The organizers of the tournament suddenly left Srinagar and fled.The players and staff were accommodated in the hotel, but as soon as they woke up in the morning they realized that the organizers had neither paid for the hotel nor made any arrangements for the players’ match fees.
Many of the foreign players expressed their displeasure on social media. West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle Wrote on his official account,
“We came here to play, but now we’re stuck in a hotel room. No organizing committee, no information — this is a joke on us.”
After this post, the matter quickly went viral and created a stir in the cricket world. Srinagar Police was informed about this, after which investigation has been started. Police sources said the organizers are being investigated on charges of fraud and contract violation.
According to local sources, the organizers of the league were registered in the name of a new sports organization, which had promised huge sums of money to the players. It was revealed that crores of rupees were spent in the preparations for the tournament, but financial irregularities and lack of management threw the entire event into controversies.
Anger was also seen among the Indian players participating in the tournament. All-rounder from Jammu and Kashmir aqib nabi said,
“We thought this would be a new chapter for Kashmir cricket, but it proved to be a fraud. India’s image in front of foreign players has been damaged.”
The hotel management also clarified the situation that the organizers made advance payment for the booking, but absconded without paying the remaining bill. Now the hotel administration is demanding payment from the players, due to which the situation has become even more serious.
Sports experts believe that this matter is not only a failure of a tournament but Also raises questions on the credibility of private cricket leagues in IndiaSmall-scale T20 leagues have been started in many states in recent years, but most have been marred by financial irregularities and lack of transparency.
after this incident Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Has also given his response. A senior official associated with the board said that BCCI has no connection with this league and is in touch with the local administration to ensure the safety of the players.
At the same time, it has become a topic of discussion among cricket lovers that what is behind such tournaments in the name of attracting foreign players. business fraud net Is being spread.
Cricket analysts say that if such events are not controlled in time, it can have a negative impact on the reputation of Indian cricket.
Presently Srinagar Police has taken action against the organizers. Fraud and criminal conspiracy A case has been registered under sections of. Police teams have been sent to their bases in Delhi and Mumbai, while security is being provided to the foreign players.
This incident has come as a warning to the world of cricket – that even amidst fame and glitz, lack of transparency and trust can ruin any sporting event.
