An FIR has been lodged with the crime branch in Guwahati and the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has initiated an investigation into the case. The ACA has also initiated criminal proceedings. Among the suspended players, Thakuri has represented Assam in two Ranji Trophy matches during the ongoing season in November.
“The four players are accused of influencing and trying to incite some of the current Assam team players, who participated in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 held in Lucknow from November 26 to December 8. Prima facie, there appears to be involvement of the above four players in serious misconduct, affecting the integrity of the sport,” ACA Secretary Sanatan Das said in a press release as quoted by The Indian Express.
The suspension of the four Assam players will remain in effect until the conclusion of the investigation and any further decisions by the ACA. Earlier this week, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who hails from Assam, responded to an investigation conducted by The Indian Express that revealed several malpractices within the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP).
The report revealed how the CAP administration systematically denied adequate representation to Puducherry-born cricketers in domestic competitions. It brought to light cases where players from outside the post had to pose as locals using fake education certificates and Aadhaar addresses. Since 2021, only five local players have represented Puducherry in the Ranji Trophy.
In a related incident, CAP Under-19 head coach S. Venkataraman was allegedly attacked by three local cricketers on Monday after they were not selected for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a national T20 tournament. Venkataraman reportedly suffered head injuries and a broken shoulder in the attack.
“The news reports raise some serious allegations and therefore the BCCI will look into the matter soon,” Saikia told The Indian Express.
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