ESPNcricinfo has realized that Allen, the West Indies left-arm spinner, was robbed of his private belongings, together with a luxurious wrist watch, while he was returning to the team hotel with a few of his Royals team-mates.
The Royals assertion didn’t expose any element, however stated Allen was “secure”, and was making ready for the Eliminator towards Tremendous Kings on Wednesday in Cape City.
“The franchise works carefully with the league to guarantee the protection and well-being of its gamers and workers, while additionally permitting them to have free private time as properly,” the assertion stated. “Following the incident, the participant was supplied with the required assist by the franchise and the league, and [he] was eager to proceed his participation on the SA20, and has since been obtainable for choice (twice additionally that includes in the taking part in XI for the Royals).”
SA20 itself has up to now not made any public remark, however PTI quoted an unnamed official saying: “The league locations utmost significance on making certain the protection and safety of each particular person related to the seamless operation of the league.”
Royals ended third after the round-robin stage of the SA20 this season, with Allen having performed eight out of their ten video games. Nevertheless, he bowled solely in 4 innings, having taken two wickets at 35.50 throughout the eight overs he has delivered. However Allen wasn’t chosen to play in Royals’ closing two matches earlier than the playoffs.
