Hanuma Vihari Controversy: ACA responds to allegations, claims 'an official complaint was filed'
Hanuma Vihari Controversy: ACA claims 'an official complaint was filed'
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has responded to the allegations made by former captain Hanuma Vihari on Monday (Feb 26). Vihari, who captained the state side in the Ranji Trophy, has been at the centre of controversy after claiming he had to leave the side due to political pressure. However, the ACA has countered his claim by stating there were official complaints against Vihari which had prompted action against him.
ACA addresses controversy
"Addressing the reported issue, it has come to our attention that Mr. Vihari personally verbally abused a specific player during the Bengal Ranji game in front of everyone. The affected player filed an official complaint with ACA," Andhra Cricket Association said in their statement.
In a sensational revelation on Monday through his social media handle, Vihariclaimed that he was forced to quit the Andhra state team. Vihari revealed that he was asked to step down from the captaincy role after a complaint had been launched against him. The said complaint came after the 17th man in the Andhra Ranji teamapproached his father, also a politician, complaining about Vihari's bad behaviour.
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"I was the captain in the first game against Bengal, during that game I shouted at the 17th player and he complained to his dad (who is a politician), his dad in return asked the association to take action against me."
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While there is no word on the matter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it is regarded that the body is keeping a close eye on the developments. The BCCI could launch a probe into the matter where ACA has also claimed that Vihari was asked to step down from the skipper’s role because of his availability as he is still in the running for a place in the Indian team.
