match fixing

A man, identified by the alias Sam Canada and known as a bookie, was fatally shot in a Surrey office building, believed to be a targeted execution. Authorities are investigating potential links to pro-Khalistan shooters with Indian connections. A fugitive gangster claimed responsibility, alleging the victim was involved in match-fixing and betting, warning of further actions.

Canadian cricket faces serious allegations of match-fixing, selection pressure, and threats, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly at the center. National team captain Dilpreet Bajwa is under scrutiny for potential links to the gang and a match-fixing incident during the T20 World Cup. The CBC investigation reveals a pattern of intimidation aimed at influencing cricket administration and player selection.

Marco Trungelliti, one of tennis’ rare whistleblowers, has once again spoken about the hidden problems in the sport. The Argentine player, who mostly competes on the Challenger circuit, revealed how players are often pushed toward match-fixing due to financial struggles. His comments come at a time when he is enjoying a strong run at the ATP 250 event in Marrakech, which will help him break into the Top 100 rankings for the first time in his career.

Avinash Tiwary is all set to trade his brooding lover boy image for a muscular pehelwan look in the upcoming romantic comedy 'Ginny Weds Sunny 2'. Ahead of the film's theatrical release on April 24, 2026, the actor sat down for a candid chat with Hindustan Times, revealing some hilarious truths about his recent physical transformation. Despite the intense training required to play a wrestler, Tiwary noted that his shirtless scenes have attracted a very specific demographic: the gym bros.

Yuvraj Singh publicly apologized to cricket legends Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, distancing himself from his father Yograj Singh's controversial remarks. Yuvraj expressed deep respect for both captains, stating his father's comments do not reflect his own views. He emphasised his personal discomfort and desire to mend relationships, highlighting his own cricketing ties with Dhoni.

Sonal Chauhan shared her pain over global tragedies like child rape, torture, and elder abandonment, calling the world "very cruel." Recently stranded in Dubai amid war, she was rescued by India. She debuted in Bollywood's Jannat (2008) opposite Emraan Hashmi, earning praise before films like 'Rainbow'.

From the cheapest IPL franchise to one of its most controversial, Rajasthan Royals’ journey has been marked by success, scandals and ownership battles. On March 24, after months of discussions, a Kal Somani-led consortium, backed by American businessman Rob Walton of the Walmart family and the Hamp family, which owns the Ford Motor Company, bought 100 percent of the franchise for $1.63 billion.

The ICC has charged two team officials and a player with multiple anti-corruption rule breaches linked to the 2023/24 Bim10 Tournament. Team owner Chitranjan Rathod, official Trevon Griffith, and cricketer Javon Searles face charges for attempting to fix matches and obstructing investigations. All three are provisionally suspended from cricket activities.

Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy revealed she received chilling WhatsApp messages demanding she lose a match or her family would be harmed. The sender shared a gun photo and personal details about her relatives. Authorities increased security during her Antalya match. Italian player Lucrezia Stefanini reported a similar threat, prompting investigations into possible data leaks and player safety concerns.

Twenty-five years ago, a struggling Indian cricket team, reeling from scandal, hosted Steve Waugh's formidable Australians. Against all odds, a remarkable turnaround at Eden Gardens, spearheaded by captain Sourav Ganguly and a young Harbhajan Singh, ignited a new era for Indian cricket, forever changing its destiny and inspiring a nation.

One of the two alleged match-fixers in the Ashes match-fixing expose by British tabloid ‘The Sun’ is Sobers Joban, a former Indian cricket player who represented the states of Himachal and Delhi in age-group cricket. So, who exactly is this Sobers Joban. Here’s everything you need to know about this 31-year-old.

Fourteen individuals, including a police constable, face potential suspensions and lifetime bans over alleged match-fixing in Goa's Professional League. An integrity officer's report indicates substantial evidence of wrongdoing, with charges filed against players and officials. Most accused are from Chapora, with a complaint detailing meetings with a suspected match-fixer known as 'masked man' Sandy for financial gain.

Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, key players in the Mahadev app betting racket, are now accused of being involved in a match-fixing syndicate through a subsidiary app called Mahadev Khiladi. An FIR has been filed against them by the Maharashtra Police. The network operates in various cities, including London, Kolkata, Mumbai, and parts of Chhattisgarh, dealing in Bitcoins. Chandrakar and Uppal, who are currently in Dubai, deny the allegations and claim to be cooperating with the authorities. The Maharashtra Economic Offences Wing may take over the investigation into the Khiladi App, including alleged match-fixing links.

‘The Sun’ expose on bookies trying to fix the ongoing third Ashes Test being played at Perth, has now become the latest fixing incident to mar the sport of cricket. Two bookmakers allegedly offered to sell details of rigged periods of play which could be bet on to win huge sums, The Sun reported. One of them claimed to have worked on the scam with former and current internationals including a World Cup-winning all-rounder.

BCCI is under pressure from the Congress to revoke the life ban on former skipper Mohd Azharuddin for his alleged involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh has said that his body language while playing for the country is such that no bookie would dare approach him for match-fixing.

match fixing allegations was not the only reason which prompted Younis Khan to quit captaincy and there are other factors as well that contributed in his decision, sources claimed.

At a time when the nexus between betting and match fixing in cricket has once again reared its ugly head, a trial court has suggested that betting in cricket and other sports should be made legal in the country.

The CBI has booked three suspected punters, one from Delhi and two from Hyderabad, in connection with alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches "based on inputs" from Pakistan, officials said on Saturday.

Rattled by the allegations against Pak players, South African team is reportedly reluctant to play against them in a series in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next month.

An alleged international bookie was arrested on Sunday in connection with the Karnataka Premier League match-fixing case, police said.

Pakistan cricket has once again rocked by fixing scandal with team management in England confirming that some players were under investigation.

Gilchrist wants the ICC to show stronger leadership in dealing with match-fixing as he feels cricket would be finished if the menace "spirals out of control".

PCB chairman Ejaz Butt has come under severe criticism from the Pakistani media for his flip-flop on the issue of match fixing.