New Delhi: Mumbai Indians pacer Rasikh Salam Dar impressed all when he made his debut for the franchise in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League. His ability to bowl fast at 17 was seen as a welcome sign.
While he played only one game, he was seen as a budding talent. But all is not well as the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education has informed the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) that the cricketer has fudged his age.
As per documents accessed by IANS, the board has made it clear to the JKCA that the age Rasikh has provided to the cricket association doesn't match that of the board's record (as registered during his Class 10 examination).
JKCA now wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to check on the same before the next course of action can be decided.
Rasikh was on June 9 named in the India U-19 team for the one-day Tri-series in England that will feature the hosts and Bangladesh. But the reply from the state board looks set to act as a barrier for him to embark on that tour.
By Baidurjo Bhose
