Vansh Bedi reported fixing approach during Delhi Premier League 3; DDCA seeks BCCI intervention
New Delhi: Controversy has gripped the recently concluded season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with Vansh Bedi , who played for Central Delhi Kings, reporting a "fixing approach" by a cricketer from a neighbouring state. It has learnt that the young wicketkeeper-batter flagged the approach to the Anti-Corruption Wing, which was later document as well.
"Vansh Bedi promptly reported a corrupt approach to the Anti-Corruption wing from a player from Uttar Pradesh, who was also playing a T20 league in the state. We have attached SLOs with every team this year and all our arrangements have been watertight," says a senior DDCA official.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has also written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking advice on the matter, and how to approach the fixing claims stemming from a sting operation conducted by Tehelka.
"We have written to the BCCI and will await their guidance," added the official.
TimesofIndia.com has reached out to BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia and DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma for a comment and the story will be updated moment they respond. Insiders in the Delhi cricket corridors feel there is more than meets the eye but DDCA officials will act after receiving guidance from the Indian cricket board.
Central Delhi Kings were the runners-up this season, losing to South Delhi Superstarz in the title clash. Prior to this edition, Bedi played for Purani Dilli 6 and also had a stint with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
"Vansh Bedi promptly reported a corrupt approach to the Anti-Corruption wing from a player from Uttar Pradesh, who was also playing a T20 league in the state. We have attached SLOs with every team this year and all our arrangements have been watertight," says a senior DDCA official.
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The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has also written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking advice on the matter, and how to approach the fixing claims stemming from a sting operation conducted by Tehelka.
"We have written to the BCCI and will await their guidance," added the official.
TimesofIndia.com has reached out to BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia and DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma for a comment and the story will be updated moment they respond. Insiders in the Delhi cricket corridors feel there is more than meets the eye but DDCA officials will act after receiving guidance from the Indian cricket board.
Central Delhi Kings were the runners-up this season, losing to South Delhi Superstarz in the title clash. Prior to this edition, Bedi played for Purani Dilli 6 and also had a stint with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
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