Amidst the allegations of match-fixing and spot-fixing within the Bangladesh Premier League, it was reported that so far as 10 cricketers are beneath the scanner. Whereas six of them have represented the Bangladesh workforce, two are uncapped and the opposite two are international gamers. Subsequently, the Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating the matter.
Based on Cricbuzz, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced that it’s going to type an unbiased inquiry physique to assist ACU. BCB’s ACU has zeroed down eight matches within the ongoing BPL 2025 that are beneath suspicion of spot-fixing and match-fixing. Notably, 4 franchises are being carefully monitored by the unit after the matter has come to gentle.
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Based on media stories, suspected matches embrace the next:
Fortune Barishal vs Rajshahi (January 6)
Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka (January 7)
Dhaka vs Sylhet (January 10)
Rajshahi vs Dhaka (January 12)
Chittagong vs Sylhet (January 13)
Barishal vs Khulna Tigers (January 22)
Strictly adhere to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code: BCB
Because the allegations of corruption escalated, BCB President, Faruque Ahmed mentioned that anybody discovered responsible might be subjected to ‘strict motion’. The matter has change into even worse as beforehand Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) has banned USA’s Nationwide Cricket League for violating sanction guidelines.
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“The BCB has additionally come throughout media protection relating to potential anti-corruption considerations concerning the BPL. The Board reiterates its agency dedication to upholding the integrity and spirit of the sport. The BCB strictly adheres to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Individuals and maintains a zero-tolerance coverage in the direction of corruption in any type,” the BCB said in a press launch.
“The BCB Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is constantly monitoring all issues regarding integrity inside Bangladesh cricket, addressing them with due confidentiality and discretion. As a part of its ongoing efforts, the BCB is within the course of of creating an unbiased inquiry physique to additional assist the ACU in its investigations,” it added.
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