Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa issued arrest warrant for...

New Delhi: An arrest warrant has been issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud. The warrant was issued by PF Regional Commissioner Shadakshari Gopal Reddy, who has instructed the Pulakeshinagar police to take appropriate action.

Uthappa, who managed a private company named Centuries Lifestyle Brand Private Limited, is accused of deducting PF contributions from employees’ salaries but failing to deposit the funds into their accounts. The alleged fraud amounts to ₹23 lakh.

In a letter dated December 4, Commissioner Reddy instructed the police to execute the arrest warrant. However, the warrant was returned to the PF office as Uthappa is believed to have changed his residence.

Authorities are now investigating further to locate the cricketer and ensure compliance with the law.

Robbin Uthappa India debut and ODI stats

Robin Uthappa made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2006. He played his first One Day International (ODI) match on April 19, 2006, against England in Kolkata. He made his T20 International debut later, on September 1, 2007, during the ICC T20 World Cup against Scotland.

Robin Uthappa played in ODIs from 2006 to 2015, appearing in 46 matches. He scored 934 runs at an average of 25.94, with a highest score of 86 runs. Throughout his career, Uthappa hit 107 fours and 19 sixes. His performances varied across different teams, with notable runs against Australia and England. He played in major tournaments, including the World Cup and Asia Cup, and his performance was more consistent when playing at home.

Robbin Uthappa IPL journey

Robin Uthappa has officially retired from international cricket and the IPL. A stalwart of Indian cricket, he represented India in multiple formats, making notable contributions in ODIs. Uthappa also had a distinguished IPL career, playing for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore,  Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings. He scored nearly 5000 IPL runs, with a strike rate of 130.41, and helped Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings win the IPL title in 2012 and 2022 respectively. His impressive batting and consistency in the IPL earned him recognition as one of the key players in the league’s history.

Why Robbin Uthappa is in the news?

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has been accused of Provident Fund (PF) fraud, leading to an arrest warrant. He allegedly deducted PF contributions from employees’ salaries but failed to deposit the funds, amounting to ₹23 lakh. Authorities are investigating Uthappa’s whereabouts after he reportedly changed his residence.