Shocking! Assistant Cricket Coach Arrested; Fans Worried!

This news came as a shock to all cricket fans after Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested an assistant cricket coach for allegedly taking bribes from young cricket players to get selected for Ranji Trophy.

According to India Today reports, the coach was arrested on a complaint by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Following which, the Delhi Police crime branch registered an FIR against the coach. The Delhi Police Crime Branch received a complaint from Anshuman Upadhyay, Integrity Manager, BCCI, who stated that some unscrupulous persons are cheating young cricketers on the pretext of getting them placed in Ranji Trophy and other tournaments.

He has been charged under sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120 B of the IPC for allegedly demanding money from players for selection in U16 and U19 matches, India Today further reported.

During police investigation, the players alleged that they paid the amount to the coach but did not get selected in the team after which they complained about it to the BCCI. Later the board gave a complaint to Delhi Police.