Three Pondicherry cricketers suspended for assaulting, attempting to murder team coach

Published - 22 Apr 2026, 21:23 IST | Updated - 22 Apr 2026, 21:30 IST

Three Puducherry cricketers – J. Karthiyeyan, A. Aravindaraj, and S. Santhosh Kumaran – have been accused of attempting to murder and assaulting Venkataraman, a coach at the Under-19 level, the Cricket Association of Puducherry has confirmed.

In view of the serious and alarming nature of the offences alleged, and to uphold the discipline and reputation of CAP, the following actions are hereby ordered: