In a massive development, India’s Under-19 World Cup star Rajvardhan Hangargekar has been accused of age-fudging.

Omprakash Bakoria, Maharashtra’s Commissioner of Sports and Youth Department, has levelled serious charges against Hangargekar.

According to a report published in Saamana newspaper, the IAS officer has written a letter to BCCI in which he has also sent evidence against the cricketer.

As per the publication, Hangergekar’s real age is 21. His birth date was reportedly changed from January 10, 2001 to November 10 2002, which made his eligible to feature in the recently held ICC U-19 World Cup.

Hangargekar played six matches and picked up five wickets in the showpiece tournament, which India won without losing a match.

The publication also reported that in his letter to the BCCI, Omprakash Bakoria sent evidence in the form of Dharashiv Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rahul Gupta’s confirmation that Rajvardhan Hangergekar’s date of birth was changed.

During the IPL 2022 mega-auction last weekend, Rajvardhan Hangargekar was roped in by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 1.5 Crore.