The BCCI imposes a two-year ban on Bengal Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav after authorities find an age discrepancy in his documents. The ban follows scrutiny of his records during India Under-19’s tour of Sri Lanka in July, where he has represented the team and played matches. Multiple outlets report the decision also results in his ineligibility for domestic competition for the period.
The Hindu and ESPN Cricinfo also describe a wider crackdown by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), which has barred many other players for similar age-related issues. The outlets report the CAB action includes former India Under-19 World Cup winner Ravi Kumar among those affected, along with additional players flagged for documentation problems. In some reports, the discrepancies involve different stated birth years across records, including variations connected to registrations and identification details.
Across the coverage, the main emphasis differs by outlet: ESPN Cricinfo focuses on the ban and notes the number of others barred, while The Hindu highlights the role of CAB in the larger sweep. The Free Press Journal provides more detail on the documentation inconsistencies and the scope of the CAB’s registration and transfer restrictions for future seasons.
