Published 15:19 IST, December 26th 2019
Ashok Dinda axed from Bengal's Ranji Trophy team after abusing bowling coach Ranadeb Bose
Ashok Dinda ran into controversy after he abused Bengal bowling coach Ranadeb Bose ahead of the team's clash against Andhra Pradesh. Read further for details.
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Former India bowler Ashok Dinda has been axed from Bengal squ for ir Ranji Trophy match against Andhra Presh. incident took place after Dinda abused team's bowling coach Raneb Bose for having a 'private conversation' with team's captain. Dinda was asked to apologise to Bose but he did not agree, which me Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) h to take disciplinary action against medium pacer.
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Ashok Dinda falls out with Bengal team management
Earlier, it was reported that Dinda h a falling out with Bengal team's management and refused to join m for Ranji Trophy season. This happened after he was not picked for Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament this year. It h been reported that Dinda h mainly run into issues with he coach Arun Lal and chief selector Palash Nandy. incident that got Dinda suspended, happened a day before Bengal's match against Andhra Presh. After a training session, bowling coach Raneb Bose was having a conversation with team captain Abhimanyu Easwaran when Dinda abused him.
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Cricket Association of Bengal requested Dinda to offer an apology but medium-pacer did not oblige. After a meeting, CAB decided to axe Dinda from squ for upcoming match. Coach Arun Lal talked to a leing Indian news portal about same and maintained that team wanted to focus on upcoming game. Lal also acknowledged that team needed veteran Dinda on a surface that would suit him but management's decision is justified.
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topsy-turvy career of Ashok Dinda
Ashok Dinda, 35, me his India debut in 2009 but has not played a single game for country since 2013. He has 29 wickets in 22 international matches. In IPL, Dinda has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rising Pune Supergiant.
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15:19 IST, December 26th 2019