As per the report, a player in Bangladesh was allegedly trying to convince another player who is with the team for the Women’s T20 World Cup to indulge in spot-fixing.
A Bangladesh player at the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa was reportedly approached for spot-fixing. According to a report in the ESPNcricinfo, the player has informed the authorities about it, as per the anti-corruption code of conduct. The media house stated that Dhaka-based Jamuna TV released an audio conversation that allegedly took place between two Bangladesh players — one of whom is with the team in South Africa for the mega-event, while the other is in Bangladesh, allegedly working as a communication channel between the player and another person.
The latter reportedly denies the offer and informs ICC’s ACU about it.
“The ICC’s anti-corruption unit looks after these matters. Our players are aware of their dos and don’ts. If there’s been an approach, they know they must inform the ICC ACU according to the event’s protocol. It is not a matter of the BCB’s investigation. We cannot react to or talk about a news report. It is susceptible in nature,” BCB’s chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury told ESPNcricinfo.
Bangladesh lost their tournament opener by 7 wickets to Sri Lanka before suffering an 8-wicket loss to Australia in their next game.
The BCB’s chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury told ESPNCricinfo, “The ICC’s anti-corruption unit looks after these matters. Our players are aware of their dos and don’ts. If there’s been an approach, they know they must inform the ICC ACU according to the event’s protocol. It is not a matter of the BCB’s investigation. We cannot react to or talk about a news report. It is susceptible in nature.”
