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Sreesanth, Chavan and Chandila guilty in IPL fixing scam, face lengthy bans: reports

Sreesanth, Chavan and Chandila guilty in IPL fixing scam, face lengthy bans: reports

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit chief Ravi Sawani has reportedly held S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan guilty in his investigative report on the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal.

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.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The drama surrounding the spot-fixing scam that hit the sixth edition of IPL 6 continues. A flashback of how events unfolded in the episode.

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.

BCCI slaps lifetime ban on TP Sudhindra

BCCI slaps lifetime ban on TP Sudhindra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Cracking the whip on cricketers caught in a Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, the Board Of Control for Cricket in India imposed a life ban on pacer T P Sudhindra but handed lighter punishments to four other domestic players who were also exposed in the TV sting operation.

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani resigns

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani resigns

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's anti-corruption chief Ravi Sawani has resigned citing personal reasons.

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.

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.

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.

IPL scandal: BCCI to decide fate of Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah

IPL scandal: BCCI to decide fate of Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The BCCI's three-member Disciplinary Committee, headed by President Shashank Manohar, is set to decide on the fate of tainted cricketers, Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah on Tuesday. The two players had met the committee members in person here to answer questions put to them on December 24 before the three-man panel deferred taking a decision by giving them time till January 4, 2016 to file a written response to the charges of spot-fixing against them.

IPL fixing: Chandila, Shah to learn fate next month

IPL fixing: Chandila, Shah to learn fate next month

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary committee deferred a decision on the tainted duo of Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah till January 5, giving them time till January 4 to file a written response to the charges of spot-fixing against them.

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.

I always maintained that I was innocent: Harmeet

I always maintained that I was innocent: Harmeet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mumbai left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh, who was let off for lack of evidence in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing probe, expressed happiness, saying he always maintained he was innocent.

Kohli served notice for meeting Anushka during IPL match

Kohli served notice for meeting Anushka during IPL match

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Anurag Thakur, on Wednesday, confirmed that batsman Virat Kohli was served a notice after he was found guilty of violating the Board's anti-corruption code during the ongoing Indian Premier League.

SC-appointed panel to speak with Sreesanth, Kundra

SC-appointed panel to speak with Sreesanth, Kundra

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court-instituted three-member committee probing the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal will speak with banned pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra and others, including commentator Harsha Bhogle, when it meets for three days in Mumbai, from November 16.

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.

IPL fixing: Harmeet questioned by BCCI's ACSU chief Sawani

IPL fixing: Harmeet questioned by BCCI's ACSU chief Sawani

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Rajasthan Royals left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh appeared before the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) chief Ravi Sawani on Saturday and was questioned for close to one and half hours in the ongoing Indian Premier League spot-fixing probe.

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.

Virat Kohli let off after minor anti-corruption code breach

Virat Kohli let off after minor anti-corruption code breach

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli was found guilty of violating the BCCI's anti-corruption code after he met his girlfriend Anushka Sharma at the stands during an Indian Premier League match in Bangalore but let off as the breach was found to be a minor one, according to a report.

It'll act as a deterrent and others will learn a lesson: Dalmiya

It'll act as a deterrent and others will learn a lesson: Dalmiya

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Hailing the BCCI disciplinary committee's decision to punish corrupt players on IPL spot-fixing scandal, the Indian Cricket Board interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya has said it's a victory of the sport.

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.

Chandila given more time to submit reply in spot-fixing case

Chandila given more time to submit reply in spot-fixing case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary committee has given former Rajasthan Royals off-spinner Ajit Chandila time till March 12 to submit his reply after the Board's Anti-Corruption Unit chief, Ravi Sawani, found him guilty of spot-fixing during last year's Indian Premier League.

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

In a rare opportunity, former India captain Rahul Dravid will be exchanging his views with some of country's finest investigators at a CBI function to deliberate on corruption in sports in the backdrop of fixing allegations in cricket.

Srinivasan says 'going to stand' for BCCI president re-election

Srinivasan says 'going to stand' for BCCI president re-election

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

N Srinivasan will contest the election for presidentship of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in Chennai on September 29.

'I will make a comeback and I have started training for that'

'I will make a comeback and I have started training for that'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Despite the BCCI imposing him a life ban on spot-fixing charges in the IPL, Indian Test pacer S Sreesanth has said he still hopes to play for the country.

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The two-member special disciplinary committee comprising of Jyotiraditya Scindia and Arun Jaitley, appointed to investigate charges levelled against former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, completed their probe and submitted their findings to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'It's a bit of an embarrassment no doubt for Neeraj Kumar'

'It's a bit of an embarrassment no doubt for Neeraj Kumar'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

A Delhi court's verdict dropping all charges against former India paceman S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal has brought back the spotlight on former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Tainted cricketer S Sreesanth became the first of the four cricketers to depose before BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief Ravi Sawani in New Delhi, on Monday.

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

Harmeet says statements 'twisted' in spot-fixing inquiry report

Harmeet says statements 'twisted' in spot-fixing inquiry report

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Young left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India that he personally had no knowledge whether his three Rajasthan Royals' teammates who are implicated in the IPL spot-fixing scandal had any intention of wrongdoing.

Supreme Court-appointed panel to question Meiyappan during IPL probe

Supreme Court-appointed panel to question Meiyappan during IPL probe

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The three-member committee appointed by the Supreme Court to probe the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal will question Chennai Super Kings team principal and BCCI president N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan during its four-month investigation.

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.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan cleared

IPL fixing: Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan cleared

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

All the 36 accused persons including former India Test cricketer Shantakumaran Sreesanth along with his Rajasthan Royal team mates Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan were cleared of all charges in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, by a Delhi court, on Saturday.

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Tainted Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being handed a five-year ban for corruption, saying the Indian cricket authorities did not have any evidence to pronounce him guilty.

If you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it: CBI boss on sports betting

If you can't prevent rape, you enjoy it: CBI boss on sports betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

With betting in Indian Premiere League tournament estimated to be around Rs 66,000 crore business, Central Bureau of investigation Director Ranjit Sinha today said there is no harm in legalising betting as there was no point in a ban which cannot be enforced.

Srinivasan's re-election will be doomsday for Indian cricket: Modi

Srinivasan's re-election will be doomsday for Indian cricket: Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Former IPL chairperson Lalit Modi was his usual outspoken self when he said it will be 'doomsday' for the Indian cricket if N Srinivasan gets re-elected as BCCI president at the Board's AGM on September 29.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Police harassed me and obtained signed statements: Sreesanth

Police harassed me and obtained signed statements: Sreesanth

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Banned fast bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth claimed innocence in a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary Committee and said his confession to Police in the spot-fixing saga was under duress.

Attending working committee meet Srinivasan's call: BCCI

Attending working committee meet Srinivasan's call: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday made it clear that it is upto N Srinivasan to take a call on whether he would like to attend the working committee meeting in Kolkata.

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

IPL spot-fixing: 'Srinivasan has made Sreesanth a scapegoat'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Calling the life ban imposed on S Sreesanth "bizarre", his lawyer Rebecca John said the tainted pacer will challenge the BCCI's decision in court as it is "completely against the principles of natural justice".