A claim about a payment has been denied. The allegation was that a large sum of money was given to a cricket star to meet a spiritual leader. This claim was made by the president of a group, but it has not been verified.

The cricket star's team has responded to the claim, saying it is not true. They describe the allegation as having no basis in fact.

Further information about the claim and the response to it can be found in the original statement from the cricket star's team.