India U-19 Bowler Rohit Yadav Handed Two-Year Ban by BCCI Over Age Fraud
India Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav has received a two-year BCCI ban for age fraud, halting his career and ruling him out of the upcoming Australia U19 series. His ban follows discovery of date of birth inconsistencies.
In a significant blow to India's burgeoning junior cricket talent, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed an immediate two-year ban on promising India Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for age fraud. The decision, which came to light on September 3 and 4, 2026, follows an age verification exercise that uncovered multiple inconsistencies in Yadav's date of birth across his official records, including his Aadhaar card. Yadav, who recently impressed with six wickets in the Youth Test series against Sri Lanka in July and was selected for the upcoming home series against Australia Under-19 starting September 18 in Rajkot, will now be sidelined from all BCCI-affiliated cricket. Yusuf Pathan Withdraws Land Dispute Plea in Gujarat High Court Against VMC's Order To Vacate Plot.
CAB Bans 62 Players For Age Fraud
STORY | BCCI hands Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav 2-year ban for age fraud, CAB crackdown on 62 cricketers
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CAB Cracks Down on Age Discrepancies
The ban on Rohit Yadav is part of a broader crackdown on age fraud in Indian cricket. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), acting on directives from the BCCI, conducted a thorough audit of age-related documents. This exercise led to the revelation of Yadav's discrepancies and the subsequent ban.
Furthermore, the CAB has taken stringent action against 62 other age-group cricketers, declaring them ineligible for registration or transfer for any tournament during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
Among the high-profile names caught in this sweep is Ravi Kumar, a former India Under-19 World Cup winner from the 2022 squad. Kumar has been flagged for a 45-month age discrepancy in his CAB records. Left-arm spin all-rounder Vishal Bhatti, who has three first-class and two List A appearances to his name, is also on the list of ineligible players. Abhishek Sharma Birthday Special: Celebrating India's T20I Batting Sensation As SRH Opener Turns 26.
Rohit Yadav's Documented Age Shifts
The inconsistencies in Rohit Yadav's date of birth are stark, painting a picture of deliberate manipulation over several years.
| Year | Document/Event | Stated Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CAB Registration | July 7, 2007 |
| 2017 | Aadhaar Update | Year changed to 2006 |
| 2020 | Aadhaar Update | Year remained 2006 |
| 2021 | Aadhaar Update | Year changed to 2009 |
| 2022 | Aadhaar Update | Year remained 2009 |
| 2023 | Aadhaar Update | Year remained 2009 |
| 2024 | Aadhaar Update | Year remained 2009 |
These repeated alterations in his official records ultimately led to the BCCI's decisive action, underscoring the board's commitment to eradicating age fraud from junior cricket. The BCCI has already informed all affiliated state associations about the ban, ensuring that Yadav cannot participate in any domestic or age-group cricket nationwide. The selection committee is now expected to name a replacement for the India U19 squad ahead of the upcoming series against Australia.
This widespread action by the BCCI and CAB sends a strong message to aspiring cricketers about the severe consequences of age manipulation, as authorities continue to uphold the integrity of the sport.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 04, 2026 01:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
