News for 'Anti-Corruption Unit'

Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Pakistan's former maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could find itself in an embarrassing situation.

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Pak seeks review of Aamir ban, shoots letter to ICC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially sent a letter to its international counterpart asking them to review the ban on Mohammad Aamir in light of the revision in the anti-corruption code of the world body.

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

IPL fixing: MCA won't challenge BCCI's life ban on Chavan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Sunday decided not to challenge the Board of Control for Cricket in India-imposed life ban on tainted player Ankeet Chavan despite a Delhi Court dropping criminal charges against him

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday refused to comment on the International Cricket Council's charge of non-cooperation in an ongoing anti-corruption probe.

Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

"The Congress is "going to (fight) the election with unity" and it will win the polls," Sharma said after the meeting at Pilot's Civil Lines residence that lasted for nearly half an hour.

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Shakib received an offer from a bookie before an international match, which he did not report to the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

'Most corrupt bookies in international cricket are Indians'

'Most corrupt bookies in international cricket are Indians'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

ICC's Anti Corruption Unit official Alex Marshall said that most of the bookies indulging in corrupt practices are Indians.

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Thakur plays down Modi's 'fixing' claims against CSK players

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday gave a clean chit to the three Chennai Super Kings players, who were accused of accepting bribes from a Mumbai-based businessman by former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Rediff.com1 May 2019

BCCI's Ombudsman cum ethics officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain rejected complainant Sanjeev Gupta's request for access to contractual obligations of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman with their respective IPL franchises.

BCCI keeping an eye on KPL fixing scandal

BCCI keeping an eye on KPL fixing scandal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) is waiting for the Karnataka police reports for the further course of action against the accused in the Karnataka Premier League match-fixing scandal.

IPL to introduce 'Power Player' concept next year?

IPL to introduce 'Power Player' concept next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The concept of players' substitutions during an Indian Premier League match could be floated during Wednesday's Governing Council meeting in Mumbai but the final call rests with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

BCCI will not lift ban on Sreesanth, Chavan, says it's 'disciplinary'

BCCI will not lift ban on Sreesanth, Chavan, says it's 'disciplinary'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The BCCI has made it very clear that it was not having second thoughts on revoking the ban on former India pacer S Sreesanth and spinner Ankeet Chavan in the wake of a Delhi Court dropping all charges against them in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing case.

Life bans on Sreesanth, Chavan remain 'unaltered', says BCCI

Life bans on Sreesanth, Chavan remain 'unaltered', says BCCI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Notwithstanding the verdict of a Delhi court dropping charges against former India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and two other cricketers in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to stick to its ban on the three cricketers for the time being.

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'COVID-19 may have put a temporary stop on the playing of international and domestic cricket around the world but the corrupters are still active'

I was confident of proving my innocence, says Shami

I was confident of proving my innocence, says Shami

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A hurt but 'relieved' Mohammed Shami, on Thursday, said that he was always confident about proving his innocence in the wake of corruption allegations levelled against him by his wife Hasin Jahan.

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

In Meghwal vs Meghwal, BJP backs Union minister, suspends MLA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The action followed a show-cause notice to the Shahpura MLA, who is a former Speaker of the state assembly, from the party's state unit president CP Joshi.

Srini, Meiyappan appear before Mudgal Committee

Srini, Meiyappan appear before Mudgal Committee

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India N Srinivasan and his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan appeared before the Justice Mudgal Committee in connection with the probe into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, in Chennai.

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Hazare asks parties to unite in Rajya Sabha against Land Bill

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Hazare asked parties to unitedly oppose the bill in Rajya Sabha.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) Chairman Vinod Rai on Wednesday defended the Board of Control for Cricket in India's anti-corruption unit, saying a three-member team can't be everywhere, after the board suspended MCA curator Pandurang Salgaoncar for allegedly claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI.

I will come out clean, says Sreesanth

I will come out clean, says Sreesanth

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The threat of a life ban looms large over him, but tainted India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth is unfazed. He is confident of come out clean in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the Indian Premier League this year.

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Sharjeel's lawyer Shaighan Ejaz confirmed that a decision has been taken to appeal the ban but on what grounds the appeal would be filed would be decided after the full order of the tribunal comes out by September 7.

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

With the ICC headquartered in Dubai, the BCCI, if need be, can take help of the global body which has a huge team of ACU officials who can be hired

Mumbai cricketer Hiken Shah suspended for corruption

Mumbai cricketer Hiken Shah suspended for corruption

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

"His involvement in any form of cricket, affiliated with the BCCI stands suspended till the time the disciplinary committee of the BCCI passes appropriate orders," it added.

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Still trying to figure out the "true identity" of alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar, the International Cricket Council has hired a betting analysis company to investigate his claims of having fixed Test sessions in a recent TV sting operation.

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan said she wanted to meet the cricketer following his accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Shami, who is in the Delhi Daredevils IPL team, was returning to New Delhi from Dehradun in a car on Saturday when it collided with a truck.

IPL: Shami on sticky wicket...

IPL: Shami on sticky wicket...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) will depend on the findings of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Neeraj Kumar, acting president CK Khanna said on Friday.

Sreesanth, Chavan handed life ban in IPL fixing scam

Sreesanth, Chavan handed life ban in IPL fixing scam

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

India pacer S Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan have been banned for life for their alleged role in the spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League, the BCCI announced on Friday.

DRS is 98.5 per cent accurate, claims ICC

DRS is 98.5 per cent accurate, claims ICC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executive David Richardson has revealed that the Emirates Panel of Umpires' usage of the Decision Review System (DRS) has enabled them to attain a staggering accuracy rate of 98.5 per cent.

Police bust 'pay and play' racket in Ranji cricket

Police bust 'pay and play' racket in Ranji cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

According to reports, 11 Delhi cricketers paid around Rs 1 crore to two coaches who promised them opportunity to play Ranji Trophy cricket.

India in no danger of losing World Cup 2023 hosting rights: ICC

India in no danger of losing World Cup 2023 hosting rights: ICC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The Indian government refused to give tax exemptions to the ICC when the country hosted the 2016 World T20 following which the game's governing body asked the BCCI to either pay US$23 million (Rs 161 crore) as compensation or lose the 2023 World Cup rights.

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Banned Salman Butt was asked by the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit to appear for a hearing.

ICC to investigate Brendon McCullum testimony leak

ICC to investigate Brendon McCullum testimony leak

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Dismayed after the testimony of Brendon McCullum in an anti-corruption case was leaked to the media, the ICC has launched an urgent investigation into the matter while insisting that the New Zealand cricketer was not under any suspicion.

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed after the duo had made commitments to the spot-fixers.

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The prosecution said the officer had initially made a demand of Rs 1,30,000 in March 2015 to settle the tax liability of the complainant, who runs a partnership firm.