Drama unfolded after Andhra`s marketing campaign within the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 resulted in defeat on Monday with senior batter Hanuma Vihari saying he won’t ever play for the aspect as a result of “mistreatment” by the state affiliation, and that he was requested to resign moderately than him stepping down as skipper after the primary sport of the season.
Vihari additionally hit out at a team-mate (son of a politician) who he alleged had requested his father to take motion towards him after the veteran participant shouted at him throughout a match. Vihari additionally shared the copy of his assertion on his X account signed by different gamers within the Andhra staff with a one-line remark — “the whole team knows (what had happened on that day).”
Andhra`s marketing campaign within the on-going Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season got here to an finish after they misplaced to Madhya Pradesh by 4 runs within the quarterfinals at Indore.
“Sad half is the affiliation thinks that gamers should take heed to no matter they are saying and gamers are there due to them (affiliation). I`ve determined that I`ll by no means play for Andhra the place I misplaced my self-respect.
“I love the team. I love the way we`re growing every season but the association doesn`t want us to grow,” Vihari wrote on Instagram.
The complete staff is aware of! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/l5dFkmjGN9
— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) February 26, 2024
The middle-order batter, who has performed 16 Tests for India, began the season as Andhra captain however stepped down after the primary match towards final 12 months`s runners-up Bengal.
Ricky Bhui led the staff for the remainder of the season, and he now leads the season`s run chart with 902 runs.
At the time, Vihari attributed his choice to maneuver away from management position as a result of “personal reasons” however now the right-handed batter mentioned the affiliation had requested him to resign.
“I was the captain in the first game against Bengal, during that game I shouted at the 17th player and he complained to his dad (who is a politician), his dad in return asked the association to take action against me. Although we chased 410 against last year`s finalists Bengal, I was asked to resign from captaincy without any fault of mine. I never said anything on a personal note to the player,” mentioned Vihari.
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However, the participant in query, KN Prudhvi Raj, took to Instagram and accused Vihari of constructing false claims.
“Hello everyone! I`m that guy, you guys are searching in the comment box, whatever you guys heard is absolutely false, no one is higher than the game and my self-respect is much bigger than anything. Personal attacks and vulgar language are unacceptable in any kind of human platform. Everyone in the team knows what happened that day. Nuvu inthaku minchi emmi pikkulevu (You can`t get any better than this) Mr so called champion. Play this sympathy game however you want,” wrote Prudhvi Raj.
However, Vihari later shared the copy of his assertion on his X account which was signed by different gamers within the Andhra staff with a one-line remark — “the whole team knows.”
However, the 30-year-old expressed grouse that the affiliation didn’t worth his sacrifices for the staff over time, recalling final 12 months`s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match towards Madhya Pradesh.
A forearm damage to his right-hand had compelled him to bat left-handed in that sport, however he couldn’t forestall Andhra`s ouster.
“The affiliation thought that participant was extra necessary than the man who gave his physique on the road final 12 months and batted left-handed, took Andhra to knock outs 5 instances within the final 7 years and performed for India in 16 Tests.
“I felt embarrassed but the only reason I continued playing this season was because I respect the game and my team,” he added.
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Ahead of the 2023-2024 home season, Vihari was additionally linked with a swap to Madhya Pradesh however he determined to remain on with Andhra after the deal did not get a remaining form.
Vihari had began his profession with Hyderabad, after which moved to Andhra throughout the 2015-16 season. He had returned to Hyderabad for the 2021-2022 season earlier than rejoining Andhra within the 2022-23 season.
(With company inputs)
Source: www.mid-day.com
