India cricketer Hanuma Vihari has finally gotten an NOC from ACA (Andhra Cricket Association), which now means the talented batsman will play for a different team from the next season. The NOC took over two months to come after Vihari decided to make a move from the state, after a controversy had erupted during a Ranji Trophy match in January, between him and 17th player Prudhvi Raj.
Hanuma Vihari vs Prudhvi Raj & ACA
Things took an ugly turn when Vihari allegedly scolded Prudhvi, son of a prominent Andhra politician. In fact, Vihari was asked to resign from the captain’s post. And since then, it has been to-and-fro between the association and the India player.
“I have been asking for NOC from 2 months, mailed them 4 times. Didn’t give my NOC. Now that things have turned, they’ve issued my NOC immediately. lol,” Vihari wrote.
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“I have always given my best for Andhra cricket, but the treatment I have received from the association is unacceptable. I can no longer continue to play under such conditions.”
Vihari’s Departure from Andhra – A Brief Timeline
- January 5: Hanuma Vihari scolds a 17th player Prudhvi Raj during Andhra vs Bengal Ranji Trophy 2024 game.
Vihari asked to resign as Andhra skipper.
February 26: Vihari issues statement, says will never play for Andhra.
February 26: Prudhvi Raj comes up with his own version.
February 26: ACA launches internal probe on complaints by other teammates and support staff.
February 26: Vihari reacts, says keep trying.
March 28: ACA serves show-cause notice to Vihari.
March 29: Cricketer asks for NOC from ACA.
June 4: Vihari gets an NOC after waiting for over two months.
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