(AI translated version of  अशोक : द क्रिकेटर)

Writer : Shikha Tailang

Summary :

Indian cricketer Ashok finds himself at the center of a match‑fixing scandal when a fake video supposedly shows him conspiring with the Pakistani captain.A rigorous forensic investigation uncovers clever video manipulation, proving Ashok’s innocence and dismantling the conspiracy.In the end, truth prevails—the cover of lies is shattered, Ashok’s reputation is restored, and he refocuses on winning the Asia Cup.

Let us read in detail this inspirational story of based on match‑fixing scandal –

Here, there was an uproar in the media after Ashok disappeared without giving any information. They started publishing various fabricated and mismatched stories about Ashok. One newspaper even published a photo of a person similar to Ashok and made a lead story that he was last seen at Delhi’s international airport. Perhaps he has left for Pakistan by flight. Overall, the number of newspapers, the number of different types of stories!

Ashok’s family members had also filed his missing report. But neither Ashok was able to be traced nor the police were able to find him. Police sniffer dogs had also clueless. Ashok’s father Shamsher and mother Kaushalya were in deep sorrow due to the disappearance of their son and their tears were not stopping. Shamsher’s health had started deteriorating and Kaushalya was repeatedly visiting this doctor and that doctor to bring his health under control.

Ashok had been hiding in an inn near Dehradun for six days. He was confused about what to do and what not to do. Then he felt that it would be better for him to go out for some time.

So, after thinking about this, he covered his knee-length coat and his mouth with a muffler and came out. After walking about two kilometers further, he saw a temple. Twenty-twenty-five people were sitting in the courtyard of that temple, listening to the story of Lord Narasimha and Prahlad from Pandit Dinanath Mishra. Mishra was telling the audience-

Prahlad told Hiranyakashipu that there is God in the pillar. But they are not visible to anyone. They are visible only to those who truly worship them. Hearing this, Hiranyakashipu became angry, and in anger, he hit his mace on that pillar. As soon as the pillar broke, an angry Lord Narasimha emerged from it and killed Hiranyakashipu with his nails.

Hearing this incident, Ashok felt that the solution to his problem had been found. The truth comes out only when it is thought about deeply. Everything should be investigated. It is exposed only when the cover of lies is attacked tightly. After thinking about all this, he got some courage in his mind, and after the incident was over, he came to the inn with the prasad.

Then he started thinking about all the incidents. He remembered the room in the five-star hotel where he had talked to Pakistani cricket team captain Arif Qureshi eight days ago. Arif made his drink orange juice before showing him a gold necklace from his briefcase. Don’t know why Ashok did not like its taste and after drinking two or three sips he spit the juice on the carpet itself. Then Qureshi asked him – My friend! Tell me what will be its price? Then Ashok could only say – fifty lakhs!

Then what happened after this, he could not remember anything. Ashok racked his brains a lot but could not understand anything. In such a situation, he thought why not call his father and try to know something after this incident, when he found himself in his own house, his father was the only person who was present right in front of him and helped him to drink. Had brought water for.

Ashok pressed his father’s number on the mobile phone with trembling hands. As soon as the phone rang, a thunderous voice came from the other side – Who? Ashoka? Hey son, here my life is stuck in my throat and now you are going and calling? Who knows what news the media is spreading about you? We have even filed a police report about your disappearance but they too did not find anything. Are you okay son? where are you? Tell quickly!

Ashok had tears in his eyes after hearing his father’s voice. He could only say this much in a trembling voice – Papa! I am running around hiding my face. I don’t remember how I reached home after meeting the Pakistani captain in a five-star hotel.

Shamsher – Son! Sangeeta had brought you. In a state of semi-consciousness. I thought maybe you were drunk. That’s why I brought lemon water for you to get rid of your intoxication!

Ashok – Papa! You know I don’t drink at all. But that day Qureshi had offered me orange juice. I didn’t like its taste and I spit it out right there. What happened after this? I do not know!

Shamsher – Are you telling the truth, son?

Ashok – Absolutely true!

Shamsher: Now let’s see what this military lion can do. I think Qureshi had played a trick. And he had trapped you. Son, stay where you are until the truth comes out. I put this in the ears of Cricket Board Chairman Iqbal Saheb.

After this Shamsher called Iqbal Saheb. After receiving Shamsher’s call, Iqbal felt that there might be some truth in his words. Hence, he called Satvinder Singh, who was investigating Ashok’s case and instructed him to conduct a forensic investigation of the video that had gone viral.

The forensic investigation of the video, which lasted for about fifteen days, revealed that the video was fake and made with clever editing. What actually happened was that in the hotel, Qureshi had shown the gold necklace studded with diamonds to Ashok and asked what would be the price of this ‘necklace’.

Then this incident was presented in the media by recording video from an intelligence camera and then editing it as if Qureshi was asking Ashok how much money he would take for losing in the final match of the Asia Cup.

Forensic experts found strong evidence that the video was fake when they noticed that something was shining on Ashok’s paint, but what it was was cut out in the video. Actually, this shine was from the gems studded in the necklace!

After this, when the investigation committee presented its report in front of the media, everyone along with Sangeeta was surprised. The investigation committee had said in the conclusion of its report that Pakistan captain Qureshi had made and released this false video to implicate Ashok. Ashok is completely innocent. He neither took any money nor promised to play bad games in return for the money. Therefore, the committee declares all the allegations of betting made against him as baseless.

When Sangeeta heard this news she jumped with joy. Ashok watched the committee’s press conference about himself on the TV in his room in the inn. He was satisfied to know that finally, the truth had come out after destroying the cover of lies in the form of video. He was very happy and called Sangeeta.

It seemed as if Sangeeta was waiting for his call. She said chirpingly – Sorry darling! I don’t know how many bad thoughts I had about you. Now the truth has come out. It is true that you are obsessed with earning money, but you do not have even the slightest feeling of betraying the country for money. Now I have only one request from you! Apart from me, you should also pay attention to cricket! India should get the Asia Cup only. But I am not able to understand why and where you hid after the video went viral.

Ashok was overjoyed to know Sangeeta’s changed opinion about him. He said – Now madam ji wants the most precious gift – Asia Cup! I will definitely try to fulfill this request. Actually, I did not know anything about when and how the video was made. Then when the entire environment turns against you, who would believe what I say without proof? Therefore, I thought it best for me to come to Dehradun and hide.

After this, he took his car and started towards Allahabad.

(fictional story)​

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