Match-Fixing Plague Hits Bangladesh Cricket Hard

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In recent times, Bangladesh cricket has been plagued by allegations of match-fixing, with several incidents reported in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and a domestic game in the Bashundhara Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2024-25. Despite these incidents, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) boss Faruque Ahmed believes that the problem of match-fixing has reduced significantly, but it has not been fully eradicated. Ahmed has assured that the BCB will take a thorough investigation into the allegations and punish the culprits if found guilty.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been marred by allegations of match-fixing, with multiple games being suspected of being suspicious.
  • The BCB has initiated an investigation into the Bashundhara Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2024-25 match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.
  • BCB boss Faruque Ahmed believes that match-fixing has reduced significantly in lower divisions, but it has not stopped entirely.
  • Ahmed has assured that the BCB will cooperate fully with the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) in their investigation and provide all necessary documents.
  • The BCB was facing difficulty in finding a broadcaster for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, but State-owned channel Bangladesh Television came forward to telecast the series.
  • Ahmed has expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh Television for their support during a difficult time for the BCB.

Statistics:

  • The BPL has seen multiple games being suspected of match-fixing.
  • The BCB has initiated an investigation into the Bashundhara Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2024-25 match between Gulshan Cricket Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.
  • According to Faruque Ahmed, match-fixing has reduced significantly in First Division, Second Division, and Third Division cricket.
  • The ACC has received complaints regarding specific issues, which triggered their investigation.

Sources:

  • Cricbuzz
  • Bangladesh Television
  • Khelbei Bangladesh