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Ind-NZ 2nd ODI: Pitch Scam exposed, Curator sacked!
By: Tupaki Desk | 25 Oct 2017 3:55 PM GMT
Pandurang Salgaonkar, Pitch Curator of Maharashtra Cricket Association, was caught red handed leaking the details about the pitch of 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand to be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune Today.
BCCI has suspended Pandurang Salgaonkar soon after the news was reported by news channels. Even the Curator's basic membership with the MCA has been withdrawn. Wankhede Curator Ramesh Mamunkar took care of the pitch for Today's match.
In the sting operation conducted by a National Media House, Reporters who disguised as bookies had approached Pandurang Salgaonkar for details about the pitch report. The curator allowed the Undercover Reporters to tamper with the pitch ahead of the 2nd ODI. He even guaranteed changing the pitch according to the strategy of the bookies.
Sting Operation:
Undercover Reporter: A couple of players want some bounce on the wicket. Can that be done.
Curator: Our wicket is always helpful to fast bowlers
Undercover Reporter: A Player wants some assistance from the pitch
Curator: I've told you this is going to be a 340-run wicket
Undercover Reporter: That you've already said. We will bet on that accordingly. But we want some favour for the Player.
Curator: That will also be done.
BCCI has suspended Pandurang Salgaonkar soon after the news was reported by news channels. Even the Curator's basic membership with the MCA has been withdrawn. Wankhede Curator Ramesh Mamunkar took care of the pitch for Today's match.
In the sting operation conducted by a National Media House, Reporters who disguised as bookies had approached Pandurang Salgaonkar for details about the pitch report. The curator allowed the Undercover Reporters to tamper with the pitch ahead of the 2nd ODI. He even guaranteed changing the pitch according to the strategy of the bookies.
Sting Operation:
Undercover Reporter: A couple of players want some bounce on the wicket. Can that be done.
Curator: Our wicket is always helpful to fast bowlers
Undercover Reporter: A Player wants some assistance from the pitch
Curator: I've told you this is going to be a 340-run wicket
Undercover Reporter: That you've already said. We will bet on that accordingly. But we want some favour for the Player.
Curator: That will also be done.
