A claim about a payment to a cricketer has been disputed. The allegation suggested a large sum was paid for a visit to a spiritual leader's ashram. This claim has been described as false.

The cricketer's spokesperson says the visits were driven by faith and reverence. A statement from the spokesperson was released in response to the allegation. Further details about the claim and the response are available.

The spokesperson's statement addressed the claim made by an organization's president.