News for '-anti-corruption-and-security-unit'

BCCI alarmed as IPL 'WAGS loophole' under scanner

BCCI alarmed as IPL 'WAGS loophole' under scanner

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The IPL's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has raised concerns about unauthorised individuals in team areas, prompting the BCCI to tighten security protocols for franchises during the ongoing season.

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' team manager Romi Bhinder has been issued a show-cause notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after television cameras caught him using a mobile phone in the team's dugout.

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

They are being accused of influencing and attempting to instigate some of the Assam players who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

He might also sit in the dug-out if the franchise can secure requisite permission from the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit

IPL fixing: Umpire Rauf says ready for probe by ICC

IPL fixing: Umpire Rauf says ready for probe by ICC

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf, who is embroiled in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, broke his silence for the first time since his name cropped up in the Mumbai police's investigation, saying he is ready to face the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit to clear his name.

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Stung by revelations of a player being approached for spot-fixing, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Friday that stringent measures will be put in place to ensure that the mega-event passes off corruption-free.

Two players approached by bookies in this IPL: Gavaskar

Two players approached by bookies in this IPL: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Sunil Gavaskar, the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India-IPL, admitted on Thursday that two cricketers were approached by bookies during the ongoing seventh season, and the matter was reported to the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit officials (ACSU).

ICC ACSU report on corruption in BCB delayed

ICC ACSU report on corruption in BCB delayed

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit's report on corruption in the Bangladesh Premier League has been delayed till at least the next month after officials sought more time to complete their investigation.

BCCI anti-corruption chief probes Meiyappan's role in CSK

BCCI anti-corruption chief probes Meiyappan's role in CSK

Rediff.com26 May 2013

BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) chief Ravi Sawani, on Sunday, met a Chennai Super Kings official in Kolkata and inquired about Gurunath Meiyappan's role with the team.

No Gurunath warning from ICC, says BCCI

No Gurunath warning from ICC, says BCCI

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The BCCI on Friday made it clear that it had not been told by ICC regarding the world body's reported warning to betting accused Gurunath Meiyappan to keep away from bookies at the start of IPL 6 as has been claimed by him during police interrogation.

RTI is not applicable to us: BCCI chief

RTI is not applicable to us: BCCI chief

Rediff.com20 May 2013

The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) on Sunday accepted that they were not in a position to control spot-fixing in wake of the row, which involves three Rajasthan Royals players.

ICC gives clean chit to Australian players

ICC gives clean chit to Australian players

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

An ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) officer has rubbished alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed's claim that Australian cricketers were involved in match-fixing, saying the world body had "no evidence" of any wrongdoings carried out by the Aussies.

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Pakistan suspended pace bowlers, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir have filed their appeals against provisional suspensions with the International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.

Lorgat refutes fixing allegations

Lorgat refutes fixing allegations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat on Wednesday rubbished reports that the World Cup round-robin match between Australia and Zimbabwe was under investigation for match-fixing and described the claims as 'fictional'.

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) has disputed reports that two Australian players were under investigation for corruption in last year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Neetu Chandra questioned in spot-fixing scandal

Neetu Chandra questioned in spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra was questioned by the International Cricket Council anti-corruption and security unit regarding her alleged links with suspended Pakistani pacer Muhammad Asif in the spot-fixing scandal.

Twitter ban on players during World Cup matches

Twitter ban on players during World Cup matches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

In a bid to ensure a corruption-free World Cup following the spot-fixing scandal, the International Cricket Council has banned players and team officials from tweeting during matches.

Sawani to head BCCI's new anti-corruption unit

Sawani to head BCCI's new anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Ravi Sawani, the former head of the ICC's Anti-corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), has been roped in by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to head its new domestic anti-corruption agency.

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A spectator was ejected from the ground on Friday after India's Shanthakumaran Sreesanth complained to the umpires about verbal abuse on the second day of the first Test against South Africa.

Spot-fixing trial: ICC to investigate more matches

Spot-fixing trial: ICC to investigate more matches

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The ICC is set to launch its own investigation into Pakistan's 2010 tour of England following indications of more tainted matches even as former cricketers called for a pro-active approach in dealing with corruption in the game.

ICC to investigate more matches of Pak's 2010 Eng tour

ICC to investigate more matches of Pak's 2010 Eng tour

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) is all set to launch its own investigation into the nation's 2010 tour of England following indications of more tainted matches during the spot-fixing trial in London.

Amir in ICC video warning players about match-fixing

Amir in ICC video warning players about match-fixing

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

"Prison is a bad place for everyone. Don't make the mistakes which I did" -- this was disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir's warning to cricketers world over in an educational video for the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit which has also been shown to IPL teams.

ICC's anti-corruption, security unit chief resigns

ICC's anti-corruption, security unit chief resigns

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The chief investigator of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption and security unit, Ravi Sawani, has resigned as the game confronts its most serious integrity issue in a decade.

Nawaz lashes out at ICC's ACSU

Nawaz lashes out at ICC's ACSU

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Controversial former pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz has lashed out at ICC's anti-corruption and security unit, terming it as a "useless" body.

No match-fixing in IPL, says Warne

No match-fixing in IPL, says Warne

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Cricket Australia on Monday refuted reports that two of its players were under the International Cricket Council's scanner for suspected involvement in match-fixing during the Indian Premier League's second season last year.

Bookies approached Bangladesh players: BCB

Bookies approached Bangladesh players: BCB

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Wednesday said several senior players, including captain Shakib Al Hasan, were approached by illegal bookmakers during the home Test series against India earlier this year.

Haddin rubbishes spot-fixing claims

Haddin rubbishes spot-fixing claims

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Australia opener Brad Haddin on Tuesday rubbished reports that the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) is investigating their World Cup match against Zimbabwe for slow batting, dismissing the claims as 'laughable'.

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Spectator ejected after verbally abusing Sreesanth

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

A spectator was ejected from the ground on Friday after India pace bowler S Sreesanth complained to the umpires about verbal abuse on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

ICC record statements of Waqar, Afridi

ICC record statements of Waqar, Afridi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The ICC anti-corruption and security unit has recorded the statements of Pakistan coach Waqar Younis, One-day captain Shahid Afridi and team security manager Colonel Khawaja Najam as part of its evidence building process in the spot-fixing case.

Yogendra Pal appointed ICC Anti-Corruption chief

Yogendra Pal appointed ICC Anti-Corruption chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The ICC on Wednesday appointed India's Yogendra Pal Singh, a former joint-director with the Central Bureau of Investigation, as head of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU). Singh, 55, takes over from another Indian, Ravi Sawani, who is retiring after holding the post since November 2007.

Sydney Test: ICC's anti-corruption body finds no evidence of match-fixing

Sydney Test: ICC's anti-corruption body finds no evidence of match-fixing

Rediff.com25 May 2010

The ICC has stopped investigating the Australia-Pakistan Sydney Test after finding no evidence of match-fixing, a Cricket Australia spokesman said.

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday refuted media reports that 29 players who participated in the Indian Premier League are under the scanner of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for suspected match-fixing or spot-fixing.

India grey market for betting: Mani

India grey market for betting: Mani

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Describing India as a 'grey market' for gambling in cricket, former International Cricket Council chief Ehsan Mani urged the International Cricket Council to ask the Indian government to legalise betting.

'29 players suspected in alleged fixing in IPL II'

'29 players suspected in alleged fixing in IPL II'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Twenty nine cricketers, including two Australians are suspected to be involved in spot-fixing at last year's Indian Premier League in South Africa, a leading London newspaper claimed on Sunday.

Shadow of spot-fixing as CL T20 kicks-off

Shadow of spot-fixing as CL T20 kicks-off

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

The glitzy Champions League Twenty20 gets underway on Friday under the watchful eyes of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) and the shadow of the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken the core of the game.

Hameed could be questioned by ICC's ACSU

Hameed could be questioned by ICC's ACSU

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Merely disowning the match-fixing allegations he made against his Pakistan teammates would not be enough for Yasir Hameed as the opener could be questioned by the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for his statements in a tabloid sting operation.

'Suspicions arose during the Asia Cup'

'Suspicions arose during the Asia Cup'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has reportedly asked Pakistan's suspended Test captain Salman Butt and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal to give their mobile phone records for an investigation into possible spot-fixing during the Asia Cup in June.

ICC probes Australia-Zimbabwe WC match: reports

ICC probes Australia-Zimbabwe WC match: reports

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC) carried out a scrutiny of the Australia and Zimbabwe World Cup match played in Ahmedabad after Australian openers Shane Watson and Brad Haddin batted slowly in the first 10 overs.

Australia player approached by bookmaker

Australia player approached by bookmaker

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

An Australian cricket player has been approached by a bookmaker during the Ashes tour of England, the International Cricket Council said Wednesday.

Tainted Pak trio can seek ICC hearing by Sept 20

Tainted Pak trio can seek ICC hearing by Sept 20

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The suspended Pakistani trio of Test captain Salman Butt and pace bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir have until September 20 to ask for a hearing of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security unit to challenge the provisional suspension imposed on them.