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BPL Crackdown: Cricketers Red-flagged Over Fixing Allegations
30 Nov
Summary
- Eight cricketers were omitted from the BPL draft due to suspected fixing activities.
- A BCB integrity unit report flagged these players based on past tournament conduct.
- A 900-page report identified 18-19 individuals for potential fixing involvement.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken a decisive step by omitting at least eight cricketers from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction draft. This action stems from their inclusion in a "red flag zone" due to alleged activities during the previous BPL season, which are under scrutiny for match-fixing.
The decision aligns with the BCB's commitment to preventing fixing controversies in the upcoming tournament. A report from the BCB's integrity unit, headed by Alex Marshall, identified these players, leading to their removal from the final draft list sent to franchises.
This move follows a detailed 900-page report from an independent inquiry committee that investigated widespread fixing allegations. The report reportedly pointed to 18-19 individuals, including 8 to 10 players, suspected of involvement in match-fixing during the last edition of the league.
