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Sidelined by Bengal, Dinda looks for fresh start

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Kolkata:Veteran pacer Ashok Dinda calls himself a victim of politics after Bengal dropped him on disciplinary grounds midway into the Ranji Trophy last year but says he would return stronger with a new team this season.
Bengal’s second highest wicket-taker after Utpal Chatterjee, Dinda was ousted following an ugly spat with bowling coach Ranadeb Bose.
Putting the controversy behind, Bengal moved on and went on to finish runners-up in Ranji Trophy for the first in 13 years.
In a candid chat with PTI, Dinda said he’s already in talks with a few teams and would soon apply for an NOC from Cricket Association of Bengal.
“I will not be part of Bengal anymore, that’s for sure. It was a decision I had taken last season only. It’s my personal matter,” Dinda, who has 420 wickets from 116 first class cricket, said.
“You have seen what (actor) Sushant Singh Rajput had to go through… Sob jagay eki jinish — (favouritism, politics are everywhere). But I’m mentally strong and nobody can break me.
“I will play for some other state. I’ve got a few offers and discussions are on. But I’m yet to finalise which state I’m going to represent next season,” said Dinda, who represented India in 13 ODIs and nine T20Is.
Dinda was accused of publicly abusing Bengal bowling coach Bose, a former Bengal medium pacer with 317 first-class wickets in 91 matches.
Dinda refused to tender an apology and he was also accused of creating a rift within the team.
“I’m not happy playing here with this group of coaching staff.
The way I was treated, I’ve nothing to say. I’ve done the job for them and now I’m of no use. It’s a selfish world,” he said. (PTI)

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