Mohammed Siraj, the fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore, has informed the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit about a suspicious approach made to him during the Indian Premier League.
An anonymous man contacted Siraj to gain information about the team’s performance, following his significant financial loss in a match. Sensing the foul play, Siraj immediately reported the matter to the ACU officials. The BCCI has been continuously striving to eliminate corruption from the game and has taken several measures to ensure the integrity of the sport is maintained.
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Following the arrest of cricketers S Sreesanth, Ankit Chavan, and Ajit Chandila as well as former CSK team principal Gurunath Meiyappan on suspicion of spot-fixing, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken action to combat corruption in the sport. The BCCI has now assigned a dedicated Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) official to each team to monitor players’ movements in the hotel and on the playing field.
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The BCCI has also required that players attend an ACU workshop about what to do and what not to do, with sanctions in place for those who fail to report any corrupt tactics. As such events harm cricket’s reputation, these actions demonstrate the BCCI’s dedication to upholding the sport’s integrity and eradicating the plague of corruption.
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“It wasn’t a bookie who approached Mohammed Siraj” – Reports
Mohammed Siraj, a pacer for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, reported a corrupt approach from an unknown man to India’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU). The client had lost a large sum of money in an earlier IPL game and was looking for insider knowledge on Siraj’s team. Mohammed Siraj quickly reported the incident to ACU authorities, who are stationed at each hotel and on the field, monitoring all player movements.
“It wasn’t a bookie who approached Mohammed Siraj. It is a driver from Hyderabad who is addicted to betting on matches. He had lost huge money and approached Siraj for inside information. Siraj reported the approach immediately. The law enforcement authorities have nabbed the man. More details are being awaited,” a senior BCCI source privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
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Mohammed Siraj has been outstanding for the Royal Challengers Bangalore this season, taking eight wickets in five matches. The RCB have been inconsistent in their first five games, winning two of them. With four points, the team is presently ranked eighth in the table.
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