Three Puducherry cricketers – J. Karthiyeyan, A. Aravindaraj, and S. Santhosh Kumaran – have been accused of attempting to murder and assaulting Venkataraman, a coach at the Under-19 level, the Cricket Association of Puducherry has confirmed.
In view of the serious and alarming nature of the offences alleged, and to uphold the discipline and reputation of CAP, the following actions are hereby ordered:
- The said players are hereby suspended with immediate effect from all cricketing activities conducted under the aegis of CAP.
- They are strictly prohibited & banned from entering the CAP Siechem campus, Tutipet, Pondicherry and any CAP-controlled premises until further orders.
- They shall not be permitted to represent CAP in any capacity in domestic or external cricket tournaments/activities.
- This suspension shall remain in force until the Hon’ble Court adjudicates the matter and clears the accused of all charges.
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(Inputs from CAP)
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