Latest cricket news: Punjab Cricket Association officials Pandove and Walia banned from cricket for lifetime

Two former officials of the Punjab Cricket Association officials; MP Pandove and GS Walia have been debarred from cricket administration for life. According to the latest cricket news, Justice (retd) HS Bhalla banned them because of finding them guilty of embezzlement.

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They embezzled PCA's funds and used that in a case related to the Mohali Cricket Association. Justice Bhalla's order read, "They are debarred for life from involvement with the game of cricket. it appears that the respondents No. 1 and 2 (Walia and Pandove) in order to help the MCA misused their position and power in the PCA to provide undue favor to MCA."

It further stated, "They released funds of the PCA to the MCA, fully knowing that MCA is not affiliated with the PCA and, moreover, even the registration of the MCA."

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The District Cricket Association Mohali (DCAM) also filed a complaint against Walia and Pandove in 2021. In fact, an investigation started after the complaint.

According to the latest cricket news, Walia also replied to the entire situation. He said, "I have received the order and I will comment after consulting my legal counsel."