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The Bihar Cricket Association, which is already charged with corruption and governance controversies, has been hit by a fresh blow. It has been claimed that a cricketer who represented the state's Under-16 cricket team in the 2020-21 season represented the state's Under-19 team in the 2026-27 season.
If the allegations are believed to be true, then the cricketer's age has increased by no more than three years in the six-year duration, which is practically not possible. As this is practically not possible, then it will be another allegation against the state cricket board. However, the name of the cricketer has not been revealed yet.
A fresh allegation of corruption against the Bihar cricket board
CricBlogger, in one of its recent articles, raised the possible age fraud issue. The article also mentioned that there could be a change in the cricketer's surname. From the source, the cricket-related news website has come to know that the surname of the player during the 2020-21 season and in the 2026-27 season is different.
As the first name seems to be unchanged, the questions are about the date of birth and the surname. Whether the player in the 2020-21 season and in the 2026-27 season is the same will be interesting to know.
As of now, as these allegations are only in the form of a report, it is impossible to say whether the allegations are true or false. As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strict guidelines to restrict incidents like age fraud, this recently raised topic could attract the attention of the cricket board. After that, if the board undertakes an enquiry to dig out the truth, only then will there be concrete evidence on the topic.
Deserving candidates denied their access to play for Bihar
A source told the media house that because of the corruption, the eligible candidates, who did well in the trials, were denied opportunities to represent the state cricket team. The source also questioned whether, if the eligible players are not selected despite performing well in the trials, then what is the point of arranging the trial season?
“What is particularly disturbing is that deserving cricketers are being denied opportunities despite emerging as the highest run-scorers in trial matches. If merit is not being given priority, then what is the purpose of conducting trials at all? There is absolutely no accountability,” a source told CricBlogger.
BCCI will have to intervene
Previously published articles from different news sources reported allegations of misconduct in the state's team selection process. Ahead of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season, the BCCI interfered in Bihar's team-building process. The national cricket board is yet to take a decision on the future of Bihar's state cricket board.
To take the state cricket board on the right track to nurture the best possible talents from the grassroots of the age-group cricket groups, it will be interesting to see how long it will take to restore the cricket ecosystem in Bihar.
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