Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj had informed the BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) of a “corrupt approach” during the IND vs AUS ODI series earlier this year. The incident involved an unidentified man, who had suffered a significant financial loss in a prior match, approaching Siraj for inside information about RCB. The man was later apprehended by law enforcement authorities.
It was revealed that the person who approached Siraj was not a bookie, but a driver from Hyderabad who was addicted to betting on matches. Siraj reported the approach immediately, leading to the man’s arrest. The BCCI has confirmed that the incident is not related to the IPL 2023, and Siraj had not received any such approach during the tournament.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of corruption in cricket, with players often being targeted by bookies and gamblers for inside information. It is reassuring to see that Siraj reported the approach immediately, showing his commitment to the game’s integrity. The BCCI’s ACU has been actively working to prevent corruption in the sport, and the successful apprehension of the person who approached Siraj is a positive development in this regard.
Siraj’s prompt reporting of the approach is a testament to his commitment to the game’s integrity, and the successful apprehension of the person who approached him is a positive development in the ongoing fight against corruption in cricket.