Ajit Chandila News
The world of cricket, often revered for its integrity and sportsmanship, has unfortunately seen its share of controversies. Over the years, several Indian cricketers have faced serious accusations of involvement in match-fixing and spot-fixing, shaking the very foundations of the sport. Let's Look at some of the prominent names who have been embroiled in such allegations.
BCCI Ombudsman Vineet Saran has overturned Ajit Chandila's life ban and reduced it to 7 years, which ended on January 18, 2023.
Sreesanth, along with Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila, was suspended for life by a BCCI disciplinary committee in 2013, a decision that the player has successfully challenged in court.
The bill, if passed, will not only impose a life ban but also 10 years of jail time as well as fine of five times the bribe amount in cases of match fixing.
Chandila said that people nowadays consider "playing in IPL bigger than representing India."
Ajit Chandila seems set to challenge the cricket board's decision in court.
Chandila features prominently in the Delhi Police Special Cell’s 6,000-page chargesheet on the case.
Chandila was arrested by the police for trying to spot-fix IPL games in 2013 along with his then Rajasthan Royals teammates S Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan.
BCCI's three-member panel, headed by president Shashank Manohar, also comprising Jyotiraditya Scindia and Niranjan Shah, will announce their final verdict today.
The three-man panel is expected to pronounce a decision on former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf.
Chandila and Shah have already been questioned by the three-member committee.
Chandila was arrested by the police for trying to spot-fix IPL games in 2013.
The Indian board heard Chandila and Mumbai's Ranji Trophy cricketer Hiken Shah in connection with the spot-fixing scandal and gave time till January 4.
BCCI's disciplinary panel heard both the cricketers today and the next meeting will be held on January 5.
Chandila was arrested by the police for trying to spot-fix IPL games in 2013 along with other Rajasthan Royals cricketers.
Martin was arrested in Delhi on April 27, 2011 on charges of human trafficking after he had a formed a bogus cricket team.
Justice Siddharth Mridul issued notice to all the 36 respondents who were given a clean chit by the trial court on July 25.
Earlier, on the basis of lack of evidence, the trial court acquitted all 42 chargesheeted in the case.
Loading...