The thirteenth edition of the IPL takes place in the United Arab Emirates in a biosecure environment, which has significantly reduced the possibility of people with questionable credentials directly approaching the player.
However, the threat remains generally due to the online network of corrupters.
Head of BCCI ACU Ajit singh confirmed the development to PTI.
“Yes (a player has reported rapprochement),” confirmed Singh, the former DGP of the Rajasthan Police.
“We are tracking him down. It will take some time,” he said when asked if the alleged corrupter or “person of interest” has been caught.
Under anti-corruption protocols, the name of the player (Indian or overseas) or the franchise is not disclosed for confidentiality purposes.
With players and support staff in a bio-bubble, unlike in other years, the ACU is focusing more on potential corrupt approaches online.
Most of the players, especially the younger ones, are mainly on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where unknown people posing as fans try to befriend them.
A senior BCCI official said that all players, whether foreign or international from India, unlimited domestic players have attended multiple anti-corruption classes.
“The best part is that the player he approached immediately felt that something was wrong. He had suspicions and immediately shared his concerns with the ACU. All the players, even those who have come from the U19, know everyone well. anti-corruption protocols, “the BCCI official, aware of the development, told PTI on condition of anonymity.
Due to this year’s health and safety protocols, the ACU had organized its mandatory counseling sessions virtually for all eight teams.
Singh leads an eight-man team in the UAE.
BCCI has partnered with UK company Sportradar, which will offer its “integrity services” to prevent gambling and other corrupt practices during the upcoming IPL through its Fraud Detection Services (FDS).
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