Zimbabwe Cricket Denies Knowledge of Match-Fixing Allegations

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Zimbabwe Cricket's (ZC) managing director, Givemore Makoni, has stated that the organization was unaware of any match-fixing allegations during the recently concluded Zim Afro T10 league. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation into alleged suspicious activities, specifically focusing on a match between the Durban Wolves and the Harare Bolts. The investigation centers around a few cricketers' involvement in suspicious activity, with the probe targeting two overs that raised alarm bells due to a high number of extras, including wides and no-balls. The ZC has not received any official communication from the ICC regarding the probe.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICC has launched an investigation into alleged suspicious activities during the Zim Afro T10 league, focusing on a match between the Durban Wolves and the Harare Bolts.
  • The investigation centers around a few cricketers' involvement in suspicious activity, with the probe targeting two overs that raised alarm bells due to a high number of extras, including wides and no-balls.
  • The second edition of the Zim Afro T10 League was held from September 21 to 29 at Harare Sports Club.
  • Joburg Bangla Tigers were crowned champions after a five-run win over Cape Town Samp Army in the final.
  • Pakistani journalist Saleem Khaliq brought the news of the match-fixing allegations to light on his X account, stating that the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit has questioned players and officials, including some Pakistanis.
  • The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit is said to have confiscated a mobile phone belonging to one individual involved in the alleged suspicious activities.

Statistics:

  • The Zim Afro T10 League was held from September 21 to 29.
  • Joburg Bangla Tigers won the championship with a five-run victory over Cape Town Samp Army in the final.
  • The investigation is focused on two overs that resulted in a high number of extras, including wides and no-balls.
  • Kashif Daud conceded 20 runs in a 14-ball over, including seven wides and two no-balls.
  • Dawlat Zadran conceded 23 runs in the ninth over, including eight wides.

Sources:

  • Saleem Khaliq on X (formerly Twitter)
  • Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Givemore Makoni statement
  • International Cricket Council (ICC) investigation into alleged suspicious activities