A CRICKETER COMPETING in the Indian Premier League in the UAE, has “reported a corrupt approach”, putting BCCI’s anti-corruption unit on high alert, ACU chief Ajit Singh has confirmed to PTI.
“We are tracking him. It will take some time,” he said when asked if the alleged corruptor or “Person of Interest” has been identified. As per anti-corruption protocols, the name of the player (Indian or overseas) or franchise is not revealed for confidentiality purposes.
With players and support staff staying in a bio-bubble, the ACU is concentrating more on the possible online corrupt approaches.
A senior BCCI official said all the players whether overseas or Indian international, uncapped domestic players have all attended multiple anti-corruption classes.
“The best part is that the player who was approached immediately sensed that something is fishy. He had a suspicion and he immediately shared his concerns with the ACU. Every player, even those who have come from the U-19s are well aware of each and every anti-corruption protocols,” the BCCI official, privy to the development, told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
The BCCI has tied up with UK-based company Sportradar, which will offer its “integrity services” to prevent betting and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS).
