match fixing

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, living in London since 2010, denies being a fugitive, stating no pending legal cases against him. He revisited allegations of threats from Dawood Ibrahim and associates after refusing to tolerate fixing during his IPL tenure, claiming his son was kidnapped and his life was targeted.

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that match-fixing persists in cricket, though he expressed uncertainty about its presence in the IPL due to the tournament's immense financial stakes. Modi suggested that smaller, less regulated domestic and regional leagues are more susceptible to manipulation and corruption, highlighting the massive betting market in cricket.

In a statement, the BCB said the charges came after investigations carried out by the Bangladesh Cricket Board Integrity Unit (BCBIU). The probe looked into alleged corrupt conduct, betting activities, lack of cooperation in anti-corruption investigations and attempts to obstruct investigations linked to the BPL.

At just 23 years old, Chinese snooker sensation Chang Bingyu has captured headlines by pocketing a staggering £172,000, all without stepping into the World Championship main stage. His remarkable earnings come from two incredible maximum breaks during qualifying rounds, prompting a hefty bonus.

A man, identified by the alias Sam Canada and known as a bookie, was fatally shot in a Surrey office building, believed to be a targeted execution. Authorities are investigating potential links to pro-Khalistan shooters with Indian connections. A fugitive gangster claimed responsibility, alleging the victim was involved in match-fixing and betting, warning of further actions.

Wu Yize became the second-youngest World Snooker Champion after a dramatic 18–17 win over Shaun Murphy at the Crucible, earning £500,000. The 22-year-old reflected on his family’s sacrifices and his early struggles in Sheffield, where he moved at 16. He now plans to invest his prize money in property in Sheffield rather than luxury spending, marking a grounded start to his reign.

Canadian cricket faces serious allegations of match-fixing, selection pressure, and threats, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly at the center. National team captain Dilpreet Bajwa is under scrutiny for potential links to the gang and a match-fixing incident during the T20 World Cup. The CBC investigation reveals a pattern of intimidation aimed at influencing cricket administration and player selection.

Marco Trungelliti, one of tennis’ rare whistleblowers, has once again spoken about the hidden problems in the sport. The Argentine player, who mostly competes on the Challenger circuit, revealed how players are often pushed toward match-fixing due to financial struggles. His comments come at a time when he is enjoying a strong run at the ATP 250 event in Marrakech, which will help him break into the Top 100 rankings for the first time in his career.

Avinash Tiwary is all set to trade his brooding lover boy image for a muscular pehelwan look in the upcoming romantic comedy 'Ginny Weds Sunny 2'. Ahead of the film's theatrical release on April 24, 2026, the actor sat down for a candid chat with Hindustan Times, revealing some hilarious truths about his recent physical transformation. Despite the intense training required to play a wrestler, Tiwary noted that his shirtless scenes have attracted a very specific demographic: the gym bros.

One of the two alleged match-fixers in the Ashes match-fixing expose by British tabloid ‘The Sun’ is Sobers Joban, a former Indian cricket player who represented the states of Himachal and Delhi in age-group cricket. So, who exactly is this Sobers Joban. Here’s everything you need to know about this 31-year-old.

Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, key players in the Mahadev app betting racket, are now accused of being involved in a match-fixing syndicate through a subsidiary app called Mahadev Khiladi. An FIR has been filed against them by the Maharashtra Police. The network operates in various cities, including London, Kolkata, Mumbai, and parts of Chhattisgarh, dealing in Bitcoins. Chandrakar and Uppal, who are currently in Dubai, deny the allegations and claim to be cooperating with the authorities. The Maharashtra Economic Offences Wing may take over the investigation into the Khiladi App, including alleged match-fixing links.

‘The Sun’ expose on bookies trying to fix the ongoing third Ashes Test being played at Perth, has now become the latest fixing incident to mar the sport of cricket. Two bookmakers allegedly offered to sell details of rigged periods of play which could be bet on to win huge sums, The Sun reported. One of them claimed to have worked on the scam with former and current internationals including a World Cup-winning all-rounder.

BCCI is under pressure from the Congress to revoke the life ban on former skipper Mohd Azharuddin for his alleged involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh has said that his body language while playing for the country is such that no bookie would dare approach him for match-fixing.

match fixing allegations was not the only reason which prompted Younis Khan to quit captaincy and there are other factors as well that contributed in his decision, sources claimed.

At a time when the nexus between betting and match fixing in cricket has once again reared its ugly head, a trial court has suggested that betting in cricket and other sports should be made legal in the country.

The CBI has booked three suspected punters, one from Delhi and two from Hyderabad, in connection with alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches "based on inputs" from Pakistan, officials said on Saturday.

Rattled by the allegations against Pak players, South African team is reportedly reluctant to play against them in a series in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next month.

An alleged international bookie was arrested on Sunday in connection with the Karnataka Premier League match-fixing case, police said.

Pakistan cricket has once again rocked by fixing scandal with team management in England confirming that some players were under investigation.

Gilchrist wants the ICC to show stronger leadership in dealing with match-fixing as he feels cricket would be finished if the menace "spirals out of control".

PCB chairman Ejaz Butt has come under severe criticism from the Pakistani media for his flip-flop on the issue of match fixing.

An exasperated Younis Khan on Tuesday said he took the decision to step down as skipper of the Pakistan cricket team as he could not tolerate the match fixing allegations against him.

: Dismissing former cricketer Vinod Kambli's claim on match-fixing, chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said, "I would have taken the claims seriously, if the same had come from players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly or for that matter former team manager and coach Ajit Wadekar."

A year after Goan football was shamed with reports of suspicious betting patterns indicative of match-fixing in the Goa Professional League, there is now more trouble for the state sport.