The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) on Wednesday confirmed that Siechem Madurai Panthers has formally withdrawn its complaint alleging ball-tampering by gamers of Dindigul Dragons throughout a TNPL fixture final week.
In an official assertion, the TNCA said that the matter was reviewed in accordance with the Operational Rules of the TNPL, and the Madurai franchise was requested to submit particular proof that will allow the structure of a fee to look at the matter and decide any additional plan of action. However, following inner discussions, the administration and training workers of Panthers determined to withdraw the complaint. The franchise said that the choice was made within the bigger curiosity of the game and to make sure clean conduct of the match.
Panthers additionally clarified that the complaint was by no means meant to solid aspersions on Dragons captain R. Ashwin nor his staff, match officers, the TNPL, or the TNCA.
The TNCA has declared the matter closed and confirmed that no additional motion will likely be taken.
Published – June 18, 2025 09:29 pm IST
