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DDCA Responds to DPL Match-Fixing Allegations, Urges Caution Amid Unverified Claims
- •The DDCA addressed reports of irregularities in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) following a sting operation featuring former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia's match-fixing claims.
- •The association stated that the allegations are unverified and not established by any competent authority, urging against premature conclusions.
- •DDCA has shared the information with relevant authorities for examination and will cooperate fully with any inquiry, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to compromising cricket's integrity.
- •The allegations stem from a Tehelka sting operation focusing on Game 7 of DPL's third edition between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
- •Rachit Bhatia allegedly made claims about sharing information before a toss, fixing Chennai Super Kings matches in IPL 2025, and spot-fixing in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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The Delhi and District Cricket Association stated that the allegations are unverified and have not been established by any competent authority, urging caution against drawing conclusions about individuals or teams. The association shared the information with relevant authorities for formal examination and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward integrity compromises in cricket.
The claims centered around Game 7 of the third edition of the Delhi Premier League, featuring a match between the Central Delhi Kings and the North Delhi Strikers at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Central Delhi Kings player Vansh Bedi reported a corrupt approach by a player from a nearby state to the Anti-Corruption Wing. Following this incident and related reports, the DDCA formally wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to seek guidance on how to handle the situation.
