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Jammu court orders probe into BCCI chief Manhas’ date of birth
A Jammu court has ordered police to investigate allegations that BCCI president Mithun Manhas submitted a false date of birth. Sub-judge Sandeep Singh Sen directed the Nowabad police station to conduct a preliminary inquiry and submit a report by September 3.
The petition, filed by former deputy SP Sudershan Mehta, claims Manhas used two different dates of birth to gain an edge in junior cricket selections. According to school records from MHAC School Nagbani, his date of birth is December 9, 1977, while the DDCA website lists it as October 12, 1979.
The court noted that before registering a cognizable offence, a preliminary inquiry must be held. The police report is expected by September 3.
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Mithun Manhas, a former Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi cricketer, took over as BCCI president in January 2025. Age fraud has been a recurring issue in Indian cricket, with the BCCI itself introducing stricter verification measures, including bone-age tests, for age-group tournaments. If the court finds prima facie evidence, it could lead to a formal FIR and a potential crisis for the BCCI's top leadership. The key date to watch is September 3, when the police inquiry report is due.
Background: Age fraud in Indian cricket has led to previous bans and disqualifications, but this is the first time it has reached the BCCI president's office. The case tests the BCCI's own commitment to clean age records.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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