Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) on Monday announced its decision to pursue legal action against SONY Entertainment Television and the participants of Shark Tank India’s Season 3 episode aired on January 30, 2024.

The association alleged that contestants Hamad Tramboo and Saad Tramboo, representing Tramboo Kashmir Willow cricket bats, made false claims about the Kashmir Cricket Bat Manufacturing industry, thereby damaging its reputation.

Fawzul Kabiir, spokesperson of CBMAK and owner of Gr8 sports, said they will not allow anyone to make false claims that could harm the industry. He said the false claims made on the show, particularly by participants who allegedly misrepresented themselves as pioneers in the industry, are unacceptable. “We have continued this industry despite witnessing ups and downs, and now, those who don’t have anything to do with this industry are claiming to be its forefathers,” Kabiir said.