Age-fudging is something that is commonly prevalent in sports, particularly cricket. We all know the famous case of Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi who claims to be 32-years-old even after so many years. In fact n numerous occasions, he is even taunted by fans on social media for hiding his age and claiming to be younger than his actual age.  The fraud seems to have gripped the domestic cricketers as well. The BCCI had even made it compulsory for the cricketers to undergo a bone test to gauge the real age of the cricketers.  In 2015, it was Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana who had fudged his age and the BCCI back then ha even imposed a ban on him. Fast bowler Shivam Mavi was also suspected to have duped his age and if the allegations are proven, the IPL franchisee could miss out on the services of the two cricketers for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The two players are being investigated for the same. KKR At IPL 2020 Player Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders Purse Remaining and Full Squad of Dinesh Karthik-led Team. 

Back in 2015, the BCCI  had banned 22 other cricketers along with Nitish Rana for the fudging his age. Rana is obviously not illegible for the younger lot. Under-19 star Shivam Mavi came into limelight after he helped India clinch the Youth World Cup in 2018. He impressed the fans with his impeccable line and length and immense pace. Their cases are being referred to the BCCI and their fate as of now is dangling.

So far Shivam Mavi has played 6 FC games and 16 List-A matches. Kolkata Knight Riders fans would be eager to know the fate of the two cricketers and would be keeping their fingers crossed to avoid the two cricketers from facing a ban.

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