Tainted cricketer Anuj Dedha has been slapped with a life ban by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday following his attack on former India pacer and Delhi selector Amit Bhandari.
Association president Rajat Sharma confirmed the development, stating that the decision has been taken unanimously at a meeting attended by the members of the apex council.
“Anuj Dedha will be banned for life and the decision was taken at a meeting which was also attended by the selectors and Gautam Gambhir, who is a member of the apex council. We will get the recommendation ratified at a general body meeting,” Rajat Sharma said.
“Henceforth, Dedha will also not be allowed to play in any club match or any tournament affiliated with the DDCA.
“It was Gautam, who mooted the idea of a life ban and also suggested that from now on, no parents, relatives or friends will be allowed to watch the trials. Only the players whether U-14 or U-16 will get entry inside the stadium premises,” Sharma added.
Dedha was among the 50 plus Delhi probables for the National U-23 one day meet but missed out on squad selection which irked the player.
After being rejected for the state U-23 team, Dedha along with his hired goons had attacked senior and U-23 selection committee chairman Bhandari at the St Stephen's ground on Monday when a practice game of the senior team was on.
The cops later nabbed him and he is currently under police custody.