Bopara investigated by ICC for match-fixing during BPL

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Bopara was allegedly seven days away from being suspended

England all-rounder Ravi Bopara was allegedly investigated by the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for having played a role in the recent Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match-fixing scandal, according to a report in The Times.

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BCCI expel Lalit Modi

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“I think Indian cricket needs cleansing and as far as I am concerned I am going to go after them”

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have decided to expel former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi after a special general meeting (SGM) in Chennai.

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BCCI introduce education programme to curb spot-fixing amongst younger players

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Sreesanth’s arrest prompted the BCCI to introduce the education programme

After having been cut down to their knees and at a loss of words over the spot-fixing scandal involving former India pace bowler Sreesanth, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have decided to introduce an education programme to enlighten younger players about the dangers lurking in cricket’s shadowy underworld.

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