Fresh fixing claims surface in Indian cricket after sting
NEW DELHI: A sting operation conducted by the Indian magazine Tehelka has cast a fresh spotlight on alleged match-fixing and the leaking of sensitive team information in Indian cricket, with a former Ranji Trophy player claiming involvement in both the Indian Premier League and domestic T20 leagues. In the undercover footage, Nagaland pacer and former Delhi school cricketer Rachit Bhatia is seen…
A sting operation conducted by Tehelka magazine has once again revealed potential match-fixing and leaked team information in Indian cricket. Former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia claims involvement in both the Indian Premier League and domestic T20 leagues. In undercover footage, Bhatia alleges he fixed matches and shared Delhi franchise Chennai Super Kings' team details with bookies on Snapchat during the 2025 IPL season.
He also speaks of similar activities in the Delhi Premier League and other state leagues, accepting payments from parents for children's spots in age-group teams. While these claims remain unverified, they raise concerns about the integrity of Indian cricket's lower divisions. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) responded to the controversy, confirming only one reported match-fixing incident during the Delhi Premier League.
Vansh Bedi, a 23-year-old player previously with Chennai Super Kings, reported a fixer's approach to the Anti-Corruption Unit. The DDCA has formally informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India and emphasized its "watertight" anti-corruption measures. However, the DDCA characterized the broader allegations as "unverified" and urged caution in drawing conclusions about individual players or franchises based on the reports.
Bedi denies involvement in the match-fixing claims, calling associated reports false and defamatory, with his legal team pursuing legal action.
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