Bangladesh confirm 'spot-fix' approach at Women's T20 World Cup
Bangladesh cricket chiefs said Wednesday that one of their players taking part in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup had been approached in an attempted spot-fixing case.
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Women's T20 World Cup Rocked By Spot-Fixing Allegations, Bangladesh Player In Question: Report
A Bangladesh player at the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa was reportedly approached for spot-fixing. According to a report in the ESPNcricinfo, the player has informed the authorities about it, as per the anti-corruption code of conduct. The media house stated that Dhaka-based Jamuna TV released an audio conversation which allegedly took place between two Bangladesh players -- one of whom is with the team in South Africa for the mega-event, while the other is in Bangladesh, allegedly working as a communication channel between the player and another person.
India are kings of all three: First team since Smith's Proteas to reach No 1 in all formats
Rohit Sharma's India have toppled Australia to take top spot in the world Test rankings, making them the number one team in all three international cricket formats as of Wednesday.
Fraudster GUILTY of posing as a doctor for over twenty years after faking degree certificate
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