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'Known corruptors' using lockdown time to connect with players on social media, says ICC's ACU chief
•No competitive match has taken place since a Pakistan Super League game on 15 March as players globally have been in lockdown enforced to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed lakhs worldwide.
India women's cricket team member approached to fix matches; BCCI ACU files FIR against two suspects
•The alleged incident, which the player reported to the Board's ACU, took place in February, ahead of the limited-overs home series against England.
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association appoints committee to enquire reports of suspected match-fixing in TNPL
•The TNPL had run into troubled waters with a few first-class cricketers and a couple of coaches coming under the BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit's scanner for suspected match-fixing.
Tamil Nadu Premier League players approached by unknown persons on WhatsApp; BCCI initiates inquiry into corruption claims
•There have been reports of an unknown person approaching some of the players during the league and the players then complained to the ACU
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit officer grills former Pakistan batsman Mansoor Akhtar over alleged involvement in spot-fixing
•Steve Richardson made an unexpected appearance at the National Stadium on Friday where Mansoor Akhtar was called for questioning/interview
Pakistan Cricket Board rejects spot-fixing charges made against national team in Al Jazeera's latest documentary
•In response to the Al Jazeera's latest documentary, which claimed that four international matches involving Pakistan were spot-fixed, the PCB said the allegations were under review jointly by the ICC and its own Anti-Corruption Unit.
Sri Lankan great Sanath Jayasuriya maintains he's conducted himself with 'integrity'a day after getting charged by ICC
•The ICC charged Jayasuriya for violating the anti-corruption code which deals with non-cooperation in investigations. However, he was not accused of indulging in any corrupt activity.
Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Firstcricket Staff •Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya, charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, has been given 14 days from 15 October 2018 to respond.
Four international captains approached ICC's Anti Corruption Unit in last one year, says sports' governing body
•"There has been a pleasing increase in the number of players having the confidence to approach the ACU with reports of suspicious activity. Four international captains reported approaches during 2017-18 and every avenue was explored," said the ICC in the report.
BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit set to investigate Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association bribery scandal
•BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit will launch a probe into an alleged bribery scandal unearthed by a sting operation, which claimed that a member of IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla's personal staff sought bribes to facilitate selection of players.