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"Integrity To Game Speak Volumes": Chandrababu Naidu On Hanuma Vihari Row

Amid the ongoing controversy over Indian batter Hanuma Vihari's decision to leave the Andhra Pradesh Ranji Cricket team, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief and former Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu said this was an example of "Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party's (YSRCP) vindictive politics." On Monday, Vihari announced that he will "never play for Andhra" again in domestic cricket, accusing the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) of mistreatment that has left him "humiliated." Vihari made this revelation just after Andhra Pradesh's Ranji Trophy journey came to an end during the quarterfinals with a four-run loss to Madhya Pradesh.

ACA Initiates Inquiry Against Hanuma Vihari After Revelations About Mistreatment

The bitter spat between Hanuma Vihari and Andhra Cricket Association took a fresh turn as the state body on Monday announced an inquiry against the senior batter, who had accused the ACA of forcing him to resign from captaincy at the start of the ongoing season. Drama unfolded after Andhra's campaign in the Ranji Trophy ended in a defeat on Monday as Vihari announced that he will never play for the side due to "mistreatment" by the state association.

Indian Cricket Team Star Says He Has Been "Humiliated, Lost Self-Respect", Lashes Out At State Teammate

Drama unfolded after Andhra's campaign in the Ranji Trophy ended in defeat on Monday with senior batter Hanuma Vihari saying he will never play for the side due to "mistreatment" by the state association, and that he was asked to resign rather than him stepping down as skipper after the first game of the season. Vihari also hit out at a team-mate (son of a politician) who he alleged had asked his father to take action against him after the veteran player shouted at him during a match. Vihari also shared the copy of his statement on his X account signed by other players in the Andhra team with a one-line comment -- "the whole team knows (what had happened on that day)."

"Sad And Disappointed I Am Not In Test Team": Veteran India Star Pours His Heart Out

India batter Hanuma Vihari is eying a Test comeback by capping off the Ranji Trophy season on a strong note. Vihari's rich vein of form has contributed to Andhra Pradesh's run in the Elite Group B. Andhra currently sits in second spot with three wins in five games. The 30-year-old batter has helped his team, scoring 365 runs in seven innings, and sits behind only skipper Ricky Bhui's tally of 550 runs for the team. His recent scores have allowed him to keep his average in domestic cricket above 50.

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star

India recorded a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening ODI at Bridgetown on Thursday with the spinners leading the charge. Both the left-arm spinners – Kuldeep Yadav (4/6 and the man-of-the-match) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/37) – put up impressive performances to ensure that India were left chasing only 115 for victory. The visitors surpassed this target in 22.5 overs with opener Ishan Kishan scoring 52 off 46 balls laced with seven boundaries and a six.

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath Kaverappa's Seven-for, Gritty Batters Give South Zone Control

South Zone underpropped the effort of their bowlers with plucky batting in their second innings, reaching 181 for seven to take reins of the Duleep Trophy final on the third day on Friday. South are now ahead by a healthy 248 runs. Earlier, pacer Vidwath Kaverappa bagged seven wickets (7/53) as South wasted little time in bowling out West for 146 to grab a first innings lead of 67 runs. It was Vidwath's career-best first-class bowling figures, and second best for South Zone in Duleep Trophy after Venkatesh Prasad's 7 for 38 against North Zone in 1993.

Duleep Trophy: Bowlers Help West Zone Gain Command Over South Zone

The relentless West Zone bowlers left South Zone on a fragile terrain at 182 for seven on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Fielding by choice, West never let the advantage slip on a largely overcast day that was eventually called off a few minutes into the extended session due to poor light. Captain Hanuma Vihari offered a lone battle while making 63 off 130 balls for South. But the conditions meant that single man heroics would not suffice.

"Didn't Find A Reason Why I Was Dropped": India Test Star, Says 'Nobody Contacted' Him

Once a regular member of the Indian Test side, especially on away tours, middle order batter Hanuma Vihari is not a part of the side that will be playing on the West Indies Tour. Known for his gritty display, the 29-year-old Vihari has been part of 16 Tests. His last match in India colours came in July, 2022 in the one-off Test at Birmingham against England. Since then, Vihari has been overlooked in the Test side. He has now opened up on being dropped.

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"Integrity To Game Speak Volumes": Chandrababu Naidu On Hanuma Vihari Row

ACA Initiates Inquiry Against Hanuma Vihari After Revelations About Mistreatment

Indian Cricket Team Star Says He Has Been "Humiliated, Lost Self-Respect", Lashes Out At State Teammate

"Sad And Disappointed I Am Not In Test Team": Veteran India Star Pours His Heart Out

"Advantage Going Into World Cup": Kuldeep Yadav's Performances Impresses Indian Star

Duleep Trophy: Vidwath Kaverappa's Seven-for, Gritty Batters Give South Zone Control

Duleep Trophy: Bowlers Help West Zone Gain Command Over South Zone

"Didn't Find A Reason Why I Was Dropped": India Test Star, Says 'Nobody Contacted' Him