DDCA alerts BCCI to alleged fixing approach in Delhi Premier League

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has formally written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after learning that a player in this year’s Delhi Premier League (DPL) was approached for match‑fixing. DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said the association contacted the BCCI on the same day the approach was reported. The player alerted both DDCA and the anti‑corruption unit, but Sharma did not disclose further specifics. A recent Tehelka sting added more context. In the undercover video, cricketer Rachit Bhatia – who plays for Nagaland in domestic tournaments – claimed he fixed five 2025 IPL matches that involved the Chennai Super Kings and offered inside information on the Central Delhi Kings DPL franchise. Bhatia’s statements link alleged manipulation in both the IPL and the DPL. DDCA’s official statement called the allegations unverified and warned against drawing conclusions without a competent authority’s findings. The body said it has informed the relevant authorities and asked for a formal examination. The BCCI’s anti‑corruption wing has meanwhile announced a nationwide audit of all franchise‑based state T20 leagues after its security unit reported a rise in contacts from bookmakers and other suspicious actors with players, owners and managers. The move follows an August incident where a Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy cricketer was suspended from the Tamil Nadu Premier League for violating anti‑corruption rules.