There is another stir in the cricket world: Team owner and players suspended on match fixing charges

The dark shadow of ‘match fixing’ has once again started looming over cricket, which is called a gentleman’s game. Serious allegations of corruption and fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) have shocked the entire cricket world. In the latest development, a team owner and a key player have been booked for violating anti-corruption norms. This action has raised big questions on the purity of the game.

This BPL team trapped in the trap of fixing

According to reports, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Anti-Corruption Unit, in a joint action, have suspended the owner of a BPL franchise with immediate effect. It is being told that strong evidence has been found against the team owner being in contact with bookies and trying to influence the results of the match. This is not the first time that this Bangladeshi league has been accused of fixing, but it is very shocking for the direct name of the team owner to be revealed.

The blame fell on the player too, crisis loomed on his career.

Not only the owner, but also an active player of the team has been found involved in this corruption scandal. Initial investigation has revealed that the player not only contacted the bookies but also did not inform the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). According to the rules of the ICC and the Board, hiding the information of any suspected contact falls under the category of crime. At present the player has been temporarily banned from all formats of the game.

Investigative agencies keep a close eye, many more names may come forward

Sources say that this matter is not limited to just one player and owner. The investigating agencies are now investigating all the calls and transactions that were made in the last few weeks. It is feared that some more people may also be involved in this ‘fixing syndicate’. Bangladesh Cricket Board has made it clear that they have ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards corruption and whoever is found guilty can be punished up to life imprisonment.

Huge resentment among cricket fans

After this news came out, there has been anger among cricket fans on social media. Fans say that such incidents reduce the confidence of spectators in the game. This kind of scam in a popular league like BPL can damage the image of Bangladesh cricket at the international level. Now all eyes are on the final report of the board, which will decide what will be the future of the culprits.