ISLAMABAD: The Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic cricket have once again come under scrutiny following allegations of match-fixing, prompting one of the leading franchises of the league to announce an internal inquiry.
According to Indian media reports, five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have said their board will examine reports linking the franchise to alleged corruption-related activity involving a player.
The franchise has reiterated its “zero tolerance” policy towards corruption and said appropriate measures would be taken after examining the allegations.
“The CSK board is scheduled to meet over the next couple of days,” a CSK official told Cricbuzz on condition of anonymity.
“We have our Annual General Meeting (AGM) coming up. Our board will meet ahead of the AGM. We will discuss the matter,” the official said, adding that the information available so far was unverified. The CSK AGM is scheduled for Sept 25.
The allegations emerged after Tehelka reported that a CSK player had allegedly provided confidential playing XI information to a Delhi-based former first-class cricketer, who reportedly sold the details to London-based bookmakers.
According to the report, the intermediary allegedly received INR60 lakh (approx. $62,700) for each match during the 2025 IPL season. The player, who has featured in six first-class matches, reportedly told an undercover reporter that he had earned around Rs3 crore by providing such information.
The report further alleged that the player claimed he could arrange similar information during the 2026 IPL season if his source was selected in the auction. He reportedly quoted INR1 crore (approx. $104,500) for the arrangement and claimed a 90% accuracy rate. The source was apparently not selected in the auction.
Meanwhile, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has acknowledged reports concerning alleged irregularities involving players and a franchise associated with the Delhi Premier League.
The DDCA said it had shared the information with the relevant authorities and called for the allegations to be examined through established procedures. It stressed that no individual or franchise should be considered at fault solely on the basis of unverified allegations.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Unit have not publicly commented on the specific allegations.