IPL probe launched after player reports corrupt approach
Feelers put out to Indian cricketer in United Arab Emirates but no further details provided
04 October 2020 - 19:02
New Delhi — The Indian Premier League (IPL) has launched an investigation after one of the players in this year’s tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported being approached for possible corruption, the league’s integrity chief told Reuters on Sunday.
“Yes a player has reported an approach. We are looking into it. No further details can be given at present,” Ajit Singh, head of the anti-corruption unit of the Indian cricket board, said in a text message without identifying the player or the franchise...
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