News for 'Anti-Corruption Unit'

ICC to send team to Nagpur for investigation

ICC to send team to Nagpur for investigation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The team will be in Nagpur by Monday and will have detailed discussions with the Nagpur police.

Zimbabwe tri-series under match-fixing cloud

Zimbabwe tri-series under match-fixing cloud

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

ACU officials, Martin Hawkins and Allen Peacock, arrived in New Delhi to investigate links between players and bookies

PCB to look into match-fixing claims

PCB to look into match-fixing claims

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the allegations pertaining to match-fixing against some of the Pakistan players were a matter of concern.

Waqar slams match-fixing allegations

Waqar slams match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

Waqar said the team's failure in one-day tournaments in Morocco and Kenya in 2001 was purely due to cricketing reasons.

CBI questions Mayawati

CBI questions Mayawati

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Mayawati was questioned by sleuths of the Anti-Corruption unit of the agency at her official residence in New Delhi, CBI sources said.

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Confirming the news, PCB lawyer Taffazul Rizvi revealed that the bat grips that a bookmaker had given to Khalid were seized from his bag.

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

ICC surprised by Shah Rukh Khan's claim

Rediff.com19 May 2008

The International Cricket Council on Monday expressed surprised at film star Shah Rukh Khan's statement that its anti-corruption unit had asked him not to be with the team on the playing field, saying the IPL is a domestic tournament and the game's governing body does not have any role in formulating the rules.

Shah Rukh upset by ICC directive

Shah Rukh upset by ICC directive

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday expressed disappointment at the ICC Anti Corruption Unit barring him from going to the team dug out and dressing room in the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League. The Anti Corruption Unit officials had cautioned the actor about going into the dressing room and the team dug out during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Samuels included in West Indies World Cup squad

Samuels included in West Indies World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Samuels and 19-year-old Trinidad all rounder Kieron Pollard were both named in a 15-man squad announced on Thursday.

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

'Errant Policemen Must Be Punished'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'This government is not in the hands of M K Stalin but in the hands of the bureaucracy -- the IAS and IPS.'

How ICC used Amir to educate players on perils of 'fixing'

How ICC used Amir to educate players on perils of 'fixing'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit on Monday said tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir's video in which he admitted his guilt and also described the after-effect of his wrongdoing is being used to educate cricketers about the consequences of indulging in corrupt practices like spot-fixing and match-fixing.

ICC nails Pak player's sex act

ICC nails Pak player's sex act

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Confidential correspondence between the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit and the PCB has been a subject of some "serious suspicion" over match-fixing allegations.

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Preliminary investigations reveal that Dandiwal, an original resident of Rajasthan, had organised fraudulent tournaments in the past as well

TNCA's internal probe committee gives 'clean chit' to TNPL

TNCA's internal probe committee gives 'clean chit' to TNPL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The internal probe committee of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) concluded that "no actionable incidents had been noticed" into allegations of match-fixing that surfaced during the last edition of TNPL T20 tournament earlier this year.

Zardari released on parole, NAB suspends anti-corr

Zardari released on parole, NAB suspends anti-corr

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Zardari, husband of former PM Benazir Bhutto, was permitted to go to his hometown Nawabshah in southern Sindh province and join his family in Eid celebrations.\n\n\n\n\n\n

All the PM's Men

All the PM's Men

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

BCCI, ICC start investigation into Samuels issue

BCCI, ICC start investigation into Samuels issue

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

"We have received the report today and have forwarded it to the ICC for necessary action," BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla told PTI.

'Fixing' probe won't affect ICC awards

'Fixing' probe won't affect ICC awards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The ICC said a player nominated for its annual awards would not be dropped even if he is under probe by the Anti-Corruption Unit.

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.

ICC mum on Condon's letter

ICC mum on Condon's letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed said any correspondence between the ACU and member countries on corruption issues is confidential.

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

BCCI unaware of ACU officials' visit

BCCI unaware of ACU officials' visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

BCCI chief Ranbir Singh Mahendra ruled out initiating an inquiry into allegations that matches in the recent tri-series in Zimbabwe were fixed.

PCB says letters' issue closed

PCB says letters' issue closed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Harare official handed 20-year ban for fixing attempt

Harare official handed 20-year ban for fixing attempt

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Rajan Nayer, the treasurer and marketing director of Harare Metropolitan Cricket, accepted the charge of "directly soliciting, inducing, enticing or encouraging Cremer" to fix an international match, the ICC said without identifying the game.

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which the former IPL commissioner alleged that three players were bribed by a business tycoon.

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's sports ministry on Friday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". Sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry said in a statement.

'Shakib made a mistake, BCB will stand by him'

'Shakib made a mistake, BCB will stand by him'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said that doors will be opened for Shakib once his ban ends.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan ban Jamshed for one year in corruption probe

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan ban Jamshed for one year in corruption probe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Jamshed, who has played 48 one-day internationals for Pakistan, was suspended from all forms of cricket in February for violating the PCB's anti-corruption code.

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has suggested the Supreme Court to take stern action against those named in the Justice Mudgal panel dossier, currently in a sealed envelope with the apex court.

Hazare's village folks join anti-corruption stir

Hazare's village folks join anti-corruption stir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

As Team Anna on Wednesday launched an indefinite fast raising the pitch against the United Progressive Alliance government on the issue of corruption, villagers from his native place, Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar district, 75 km north of Pune, joined in support, holding a protest.

Four international captains reported fixing approaches last season: ICC

Four international captains reported fixing approaches last season: ICC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

With T20 leagues mushrooming around the world, ICC conceded that the challenge to root out corruption from the game is bigger than ever.

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low de-merger valuation of Rs 5 lakh and Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief consultant are some of the key issues that will be discussed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

ED recovers Rs 35 cr from domestic help of J'khand minister's secretary

ED recovers Rs 35 cr from domestic help of J'khand minister's secretary

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The premises are alleged to be of the domestic help of Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam's personal secretary Sanjiv Lal.

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council said it is investigating the pitch tampering allegations made against Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday.

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel has summoned acting the Board of Control for Cricket in India president CK Khanna and acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to join treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in the alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri.

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Acknowledging the receipt of Pakistan Cricket Board's request letter for tainted pacer Mohammad Amir's early return to cricket, International Cricket Council chief executive officer Dave Richardson on Monday said that the international body has taken note of the issue but the matter will take some time to get resolved.