ICC bans Pune pitch curator Pandurang Salgaonkar for six months failing to report corruption approach
Pandurang Salgaonkar, who looks after the ground at Pune, was the subject of an undercover sting by the India Today TV channel, which alleged he agreed to doctor the surface before a one-day international between India and New Zealand in October 2017.
Mar 06, 2018, 19:17 PM IST
India vs New Zealand: MCA to conduct inquiry into pitch-tampering controversy
The President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), Abhay Apte, on Wednesday said that the association will conduct a detailed inquiry into Pune curator Pandurang Salgaonlar's claims that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand.
Oct 25, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
India vs New Zealand: BCCI suspends Pune pitch curator caught in sting operation
Curator Pandurang Salgaonkar was caught on video by India Today revealing information about the nature of the wicket and promising to alter it per bookies' demands ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand on Wednesday.
Oct 25, 2017, 12:28 PM IST
'Pitch for sale' controversy rocks India-New Zealand series
In a sting operation by India Today reporters, Pandurang Salgaonkar, pitch curator of the MCA Stadium in Pune, is seen on camera promising to prepare the pitch according to bookies' demands.
Oct 25, 2017, 10:56 AM IST
IND vs AUS: After Shane Warne's 'surface of Mars' comment, BCCI could face $A20,000 fine for Pune Test pitch
BCCI has 14 days to provide a response to the International Cricket Council, which will then review the matter and has the power to issue a warning or a fine of Australian dollars 19,500.
Mar 01, 2017, 11:05 AM IST
