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Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
R Ashwin, Dindigul Dragons learn their fate on ball-tampering allegations: 'Claims appear speculative and post-facto'
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and his franchise in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) franchise, Dindigul Dragons, on Tuesday learned their fate on the ball-tampering allegations aimed at them by the Siechem Madurai Panthers. The Dragons were cleared of the allegations following a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) probe. The controversy erupted after the Panthers claimed that the towels the Dragons used in the TNPL clash on June 14 at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground were "treated with chemicals" to tamper with the ball. After Dindigul Dragons claimed a nine-wicket win in the run chase, Panthers CEO Mahesh S alleged "blatant ball tampering," thus demanding an investigation into the matter. However, TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan confirmed no wrongdoing after the investigation committee found no credible proof against the Dragons. In a statement released on the probe, Kannan said: "The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams. The Playing Control Team - including on-field umpires and the match referee - maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature." However, the Panthers were told to submit any credible evidence by 3 PM on 17 June to support their claim, but no such requests have been made yet. According to the TNCA, the towels used by the Dragons were utilised to dry the ball during wet outfield conditions due to the dew factor and were under the supervision of the on-field umpires. In the match against the Panthers, Ashwin did go wicketless for 27 runs in four overs, but made up for his batting performance, as he smashed a blazing 49 to wrap up the chase of 151 in just 12.3 overs. Dragons, the defending champions, have recorded two wins in three matches this season.
India Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
R Ashwin and Dindigul Dragons cleared of ball-tampering allegations in TNPL
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and his Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) franchise, Dindigul Dragons, have been formally cleared of ball-tampering allegations following a probe by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The charges, brought forward by the Siechem Madurai Panthers, were deemed "speculative" and lacking verifiable controversy arose after the Panthers accused the Dragons of using towels "treated with chemicals" to tamper with the ball during their match on 14 June at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground. The match, which saw Dindigul secure a convincing nine-wicket win, came under scrutiny after Panthers CEO Mahesh S alleged "blatant ball tampering" and demanded an investigation into the source and use of the in an official statement, TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan confirmed that an internal review had found no wrongdoing. "The towels in question were TNCA-issued and equally available to both teams," Kannan said. "The Playing Control Team - including on-field umpires and the match referee - maintained full oversight of the ball throughout the match. No concerns were raised during play, and no verifiable evidence has been provided. The claims appear speculative and post-facto in nature." According to the TNCA, the towels were issued to teams to dry the ball in the event of wet outfield conditions and were used under umpire supervision. A committee was formed to assess the allegations, but in the absence of credible proof - including video or photographic material - the TNPL has ruled out any further action at this governing body did, however, allow for the possibility of an independent inquiry if the Panthers could submit credible evidence by 3 PM on 17 June. As of the latest update, no such request has been who captains the Dragons and is a former India international, bowled four wicketless overs for 27 runs during the match but made a notable contribution with the bat, scoring 49 off 29 balls to help chase down the Panthers' total of 150 with ease. Dindigul completed the chase in just 12.3 overs, with openers Ashwin and Shivam Singh leading the defending champions now stand with two wins in the 2025 season as they look to retain their TNPL title.
