News for 'icc-anti-corruption-unit'

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.

ICC anti-corruption unit not working: Watson

ICC anti-corruption unit not working: Watson

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Wednesday blamed the International Cricket Council for the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has rocked the game, saying the world body's anti-corruption unit is "not really working".

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, to "enhance its reputation" after being rocked by numerous episodes of fixing in recent years.

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit GM YP Singh resigns

ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit GM YP Singh resigns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit GM Yogendra Pal Singh better known as YP Singh has tendered his resignation. Along with Singh, ICC's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 12 years Faisal Hasnain also resigned.

Fixing: Did ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit shield McCullum?

Fixing: Did ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit shield McCullum?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The head of International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit has categorically rejected suggestions it struck a deal to protect New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum from punishment for not reporting an alleged match-fixing approach in 2008.

Former CBI man joins ICC Anti-corruption unit

Former CBI man joins ICC Anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Ravi Sawani, former Central Bureau of Investigation joint-director of special crimes, was appointed General Manager and Chief Investigator of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Security Unit, under the chairmanship Paul Condon.

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Alex Marshall said that he is happy to find that more and more players are reporting corrupt approaches with the ICC ACU, ensuring them to keep the game clean.

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

a former Kenya pacer tried to contact a Ugandan team member multiple times from different numbers during the T20 World Cup.

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Casino visit: Pakistan team officials under the scanner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Pakistan team's current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino.

Modi rubbishes match fixing allegations

Modi rubbishes match fixing allegations

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League's embattled Chairman Lalit Modi on Monday refuted allegations of betting and money laundering in the event, saying the charges were "nonsense" and aimed at discrediting the Twenty20 tournament.

Veena gives proof of Asif's 'fixing' links to ICC

Veena gives proof of Asif's 'fixing' links to ICC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif's ex-girlfriend, actress-model Veena Malik, has handed over "proof" of his alleged links with Indian bookies to an official of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit.

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

However, Sri Lanka Cricket insisted no current players were involved in the ICC investigation.

Jayasuriya charged by ICC under anti-corruption code

Jayasuriya charged by ICC under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The former captain and explosive opening batsman has refused to cooperate with any investigation conducted by the ICC's anti-corruption unit, the ICC said in a statement.

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Fixing: Zimbabwe's Taylor blackmailed with drugs by Indian businessman

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor is facing a ban from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting he received a $15,000 "deposit" for spot-fixing, though he said he was blackmailed and never went through with the arrangement.

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The umpire was seen wearing the watch during the first session of the second Test between England and Pakistan.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

New Zealand dismiss fixing claims as baseless

New Zealand dismiss fixing claims as "baseless"

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday rubbished a newspaper report that some of its players were involved in match-fixing, terming the allegations as "baseless" and "irresponsible".

How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Tll the 10 participating teams at the upcoming 2019 World Cup will have a dedicated anti-corruption officer attached with it to deliver a corruption-free tournament

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Spot-fixing: Pak trio record statement to tribunal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Pakistan's suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Muhammad Amir on Friday recording their statements to the anti-corruption tribunal of the International Cricket Council in Doha.

Now, ex- England 'keeper reveals he was offered 'millions' to fix T20

Now, ex- England 'keeper reveals he was offered 'millions' to fix T20

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former English wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has claimed that he was offered 'millions of pounds' to fix a Twenty20 match in England.

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief Paul Condon has made a sensational claim that every international team was involved in match-fixing at some stage in the 1990s.

56 players approached by bookies last year: Waugh

56 players approached by bookies last year: Waugh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has claimed that 56 cricketers have reported being approached by illegal bookmakers in the past one year alone.

Pakistan-New Zealand semi-final under the scanner

Pakistan-New Zealand semi-final under the scanner

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit is studying New Zealand's victory over Pakistan in the second Champions Trophy semi-final, raising doubts of corrupt play, after Pakistani skipper Younus Khan dropped a catch at a crucial juncture of the match.

Comeback won't be easy for Shakib: Bangla selector

Comeback won't be easy for Shakib: Bangla selector

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Bashar is yet to get over the shock of Shakib not repprting the corrupt approaches to the ICC's anti-corruption unit.

We were warned over deliberate no-balls: Hair

We were warned over deliberate no-balls: Hair

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Former Test umpire Darrell Hair is not surprised by the recent match-fixing scandal as he claimed that ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) had issued a warning a decade ago mentioning the possibilities of Pakistan bowling deliberate no-balls in matches.

Butt told to file fresh reply on fixing charges

Butt told to file fresh reply on fixing charges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council has rejected Salman Butt's reply on charges of spot-fixing against him and has asked the suspended Pakistan captain to file a fresh response by Friday.

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit is examining Pakistan's dismal tour of Australia this year when they were whitewashed in the Test and One-day series.

'Cricket is not different from any other business'

'Cricket is not different from any other business'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Pakistan's former foreign coach, Richard Pybus has criticised the ICC's anti corruption unit over its inability to act against match-fixers and blamed it for the spot-fixing scandal in England that led to the suspension of three Pakistani players.

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.

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday appointed former Rajasthan DGP as the Head of its Anti-Corruption Unit, replacing former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.

Australia assisting ICC in betting probe: Ponting

Australia assisting ICC in betting probe: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said his team was doing whatever it could to cooperate with the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit in it's investigation into the alleged reports of illegal bookmakers approaching one of the team members during the on-going Ashes series.

Younis upset at being questioned by ACU

Younis upset at being questioned by ACU

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

It took chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed's intervention to convince an "upset" Younis Khan to take the field in the first one-dayer against Banglades,h as the batsman was furious after being questioned by an ICC investigating officer just ahead of the match.

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that his country "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India -- a claim ridiculed by former captain Mahela Jayawardene, who demanded evidence for it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Friday said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game. The world body's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final was fixed by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka. The police said it found no evidence supporting Aluthgamage's unsubstantiated claims.

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.