Derbyshire Suspend Shiv Thakor After Police Investigation
Jul 6, 2017 at 7:33 PM
Derbyshire cricketer Shiv Thakor has been suspended by the club after he was questioned by police for allegations made against him regarding exposing himself to a woman. Police quizzed the all-rounder regarding the matter. Later, the club also issued a statement regarding the suspension of the cricketer.
“The club has been advised that the police are investigating an allegation concerning one of our players, Shiv Thakor, when the player was not on duty with the club. After discussions with his representatives, the player has been suspended on full pay pending the outcome of the investigation.” a statement read.
A complaint was registered again him after which the Derbyshire cricketer himself attended the meeting with police in regard to the matter. Though an official statement regarding the matter is awaited.
A former England Under 19 player, Thakor made his first-class debut in the year 2011 for Leicestershire. He went on to play for the club till 2014 before switching to Derbyshire in 2016 for a period of three years. He played for the club in their previous game against Northants but did not participate in the ongoing game against Durham.