Bengal Cricket Association cracks down on falsified birth records, bans multiple U‑19 players

A broad sweep by the Cricket Association of Bengal has led to the disqualification of 65 junior cricketers for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 domestic seasons. The crackdown began with the discovery of age‑related document fraud involving Rohit Yadav and spread to other promising talents, including 2022 Under‑19 World Cup champion Ravi Kumar. Investigators found a 45‑month variance in Kumar’s records, rendering his junior‑level statistics from the 2021/22 to 2025/26 seasons invalid. The punitive measures also extend to Bengal all‑rounder Vishal Bhattacharya, who faces similar sanctions. The association’s decisive action underscores a zero‑tolerance approach toward falsifying eligibility documents.