DDCA Contacts BCCI over DPL Match-Fixing Sting
Delhi cricket chiefs wrote to the BCCI after a former player alleged spot-fixing in the DPL, insisting their anti-corruption measures were robust.
Key points
- DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed the body has written to the BCCI regarding match-fixing allegations in the DPL.
- Former player Rachit Bhatia alleged in a sting operation that he fixed matches for CSK and the DPL using spot-fixing methods.
- DDCA claimed its anti-corruption unit was watertight, with BCCI-appointed officers stationed with all eight DPL teams.
The green turf of the Arun Jaitley Stadium still holds the heat of recent games, but the air has turned cold with suspicion. A former Ranji player, unaware of the camera lens tracking his every word, spoke of secrets shared before the toss and matches shaped by hidden hands. These are not quiet whispers in a dressing room; they are explicit claims of corruption that have shaken the foundations of local cricket.
In response, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) moved swiftly. Secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed to the Hindustan Times that the body has already written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The communication serves as a bridge to higher authority, signaling a readiness to hand over every scrap of evidence if the national board demands it.
Sting operation reveals specific claims
The allegations center on Game 7 of the third Delhi Premier League edition. The match pitted the Central Delhi Kings against the North Delhi Strikers under the stadium lights. Rachit Bhatia, a former player, admitted to sharing valuable information well before the toss. He further claimed involvement in fixing matches for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL and spot-fixing in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Records show he played two T20s for Nagaland that season, taking two wickets.
DDCA defends its anti-corruption stance
Sharma rejected the notion that wrongdoing occurred within the DPL. He described the association’s anti-corruption unit as watertight, citing a special package worth 30-35 lakh rupees dedicated to security. Specialized officers from the BCCI’s anti-corruption department accompanied every team bus and stayed in the hotels. These officials were appointed directly by the board, not hired privately, ensuring strict independence.
“Whatever the board asks us to do, we will do it,” Sharma stated. He emphasized that if the board requires video footage, it will be provided. However, he noted that verifying telephonic recordings would require the involvement of the crime branch or Delhi Police. The DDCA maintains that the sting operation contains only statements, and the truth will emerge only if these claims are proven.
Vansh Bedi becomes focal point
Bhatia’s testimony points to a specific link. He suggested that if matches were fixed in the 2026 IPL or the current DPL, he would use the same CSK player to obtain information. This has led to speculation about Vansh Bedi, given his connection to both franchises. Sharma addressed the name directly, stating that if Bedi is involved in any wrongdoing, he will face severe consequences. The integrity of the league and the future of thousands of young players hang in the balance.
