In a shocking turn of events, former Pakistan cricketer Tanveer Ahmed has made serious allegations against the Indian Premier League (IPL), claiming that most of the teams in the tournament are associated with fixers. This accusation came amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Rajasthan Royals, who are facing match-fixing allegations following their recent close defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.
The Accusation
Tanveer Ahmed, who represented Pakistan across all formats, took to social media, accusing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL of harboring corruption. He stated that while the BCCI proudly claims that IPL is the world’s largest T20 franchise league, it is also the hub of the biggest fixing scandals.
His statement on social media was as follows: “BCCI bolta ha humari IPL duniya ke sab say bari league ha han woh tou ha lekin fixing bhi sab say bari hote ha ziyada tar tou team’s fixer’s kay pass hain (BCCI says our IPL is the biggest league in the world. Yes, it is, but the biggest fixing also happens, and most of the teams are with the fixers).”
Rajasthan Royals in the Spotlight
The controversy around Rajasthan Royals began after they suffered two back-to-back close defeats, particularly in their recent match against Lucknow Super Giants. The Royals were accused of deliberately underperforming after failing to chase down just nine runs in the final over of both matches.
Jaideep Bihani, Convenor of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), voiced his concerns and accused the Royals of match-fixing. However, Rajasthan Royals firmly rejected the allegations, calling them “completely false and baseless.” They further demanded strict action against Bihani for spreading such rumors.
In a separate statement, a BCCI official clarified that the RCA is currently dissolved, with an ad-hoc committee in place. The official dismissed the allegations, reassuring that the BCCI’s anti-corruption unit is actively monitoring the IPL 24/7. “There is no truth to these allegations,” the BCCI official emphasized.
A Heated Debate
These accusations have sparked a heated debate in the cricketing community, with fans and experts divided over the allegations. While some support the claims made by Tanveer Ahmed, others believe that the BCCI’s anti-corruption unit is effective in maintaining the integrity of the IPL.
This controversy adds to the growing tension around the IPL and its handling of corruption issues. It remains to be seen how the BCCI and IPL teams will address these serious allegations moving forward.
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