An all-rounder from Tamil Nadu has been banned from playing the remainder of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 season for breaching the anti-corruption protocols. Notably, the player made his Ranji Trophy debut last season for the state.
According to The Indian Express, the BCCI Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) recovered a mobile phone when he was in the Player and Match Officials Area (PMOA). Reportedly, the incident happened on August 10 at the NPR College ground in Dindigul. The ACSU reported it to the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).
“We have received a letter (from the ACSU) about this incident. We have instructed the team owners not to consider him for selection until the enquiry is over. We are currently investigating the matter and will take appropriate action,” TNCA secretary U Bhagawandas Rao told The Indian Express.
With this being the first instance, a fine of INR 1 lakh has been recommended by the ACSU. ACSU sources confirmed to The Indian Express that the player was caught with a mobile phone, “which is a gross violation of the code of conduct for the players”.
“The player was confronted first, but he could not explain the violation. He was served notice and asked to reply, which he did. His reply too was found unsatisfactory, and thus a fine of Rs 1 lakh was imposed on him,” Sources in the ACSU added.
The TNCA will officially update on the additional punishment only after it completes its own investigation. However, the ACSU didn’t find any activity directly linked to contact with bookies in the mobile phone recovered from the above-mentioned player. The player in question was immediately removed from the franchise, which is currently in Dindigul.
