‘False and Defamatory’: Vansh Bedi Denies Link to Sting Operation Controversy

XtraTime Webdesk: There was a buzz roaming around that the Delhi Premier League has faced match-fixing issues, and DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said Bedi reported being approached by a player from Uttar Pradesh, who was also playing in a T20 league in that state. However, the story has taken an interesting turn when Bedi made an Instagram post.

In the Instagram post, Bedi said, “I would like to clarify certain false and defamatory content circulating on social media and websites concerning me. I categorically state that I am not the individual referred to by Ex-Ranji Trophy cricketer Rachit Bhatia in the Tehelka sting operation concerning alleged match-fixing involving a CSK player, nor do I have any involvement whatsoever in any such activity. Any attempt to falsely link me with these allegations is highly defamatory. My legal team is taking appropriate civil and criminal action against those responsible. I request everyone to refrain from creating or sharing such false and defamatory content.”

This controversy reportedly involves claims of sharing crucial confidential cricket-related and alleged fixing-related activity. Now his response is crucial because he himself reported an alleged corrupt approach during the Delhi Premier League. For now, DDCA ha formerly written to BCCI about Bedi’s report and asked for guidance and intervention. Bedi has also indicated that he is considering legal action over what he describes as defamatory claims.

For now, Bedi has firmly rejected any connection with the unnamed player mentioned in the sting operation. The actual matter is yet to be established by the relevant authorities.