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DDCA Seeks BCCI Probe Into Delhi Premier League Allegations
The Delhi Premier League is facing allegations that some matches may have involved cheating.
A former cricket player named Rachit Bhatia was recorded claiming he could obtain private team information.
He also allegedly said he could help arrange spot-fixing.
One reported match was between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
The Delhi cricket association has sent the information to cricket authorities.
It says the claims have not been proven.
A player linked to Chennai Super Kings was mentioned in the allegations, but no wrongdoing has been established against him.
Officials say investigators must determine what really happened.
DDCA has asked the BCCI and relevant authorities to examine alleged corruption in the concluded Delhi Premier League 2026 season.
The allegations followed a Tehelka report featuring former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia in a sting operation.
Bhatia allegedly claimed access to team information before matches and the ability to facilitate spot-fixing.
The reported match involved Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DDCA said the allegations remain unverified and that no player or franchise should be judged before an official investigation.
- Who
- The Delhi and District Cricket Association, the BCCI, former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia, and players and a franchise mentioned in the allegations.
- What
- The DDCA requested an investigation into alleged corruption and spot-fixing during the Delhi Premier League 2026 season.
- Where
- The reported match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
- When
- The request came after a report published following the concluded DPL 2026 season; the reported match was the league’s seventh game.
- Why
- The DDCA sought an official examination because of allegations involving access to team information and possible spot-fixing, while emphasizing that the claims remain unverified.
Allegations Require Investigation
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
Status of the allegations
Allegations Require Investigation
The report and recording present claims that insider team information was available and that spot-fixing could be facilitated in the DPL.
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
The DDCA says the allegations have not been established by any competent authority and should not be treated as facts.
Potential player involvement
Allegations Require Investigation
Rachit Bhatia mentioned Vansh Bedi as a possible source of information because he was associated with both the DPL and Chennai Super Kings.
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
The DDCA said any player named in the allegations should face consequences only if an investigation establishes wrongdoing; otherwise, the player should be cleared.
Key facts
- Competition
- Delhi Premier League 2026
- Requesting body
- Delhi and District Cricket Association
- Requested authority
- Board of Control for Cricket in India and other relevant authorities
- Reported match
- Central Delhi Kings versus North Delhi Strikers
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Allegation source
- A Tehelka report based on a sting-operation recording involving Rachit Bhatia
- DDCA position
- The allegations are unverified and should be examined through established processes
Quotes
Ashok Sharma
DDCA Director
“He is in our team, he is fully part of it, and he has played for the state from here…If fingers are pointed at him and an investigation takes place, then if he has done something, he will face the consequences. And if he hasn't, he will come out clean.”
wionews.com
“Given the seriousness of the matter, DDCA has written to the respective authorities and shared the information that has come to its notice, requesting that the matter be examined through the appropriate established processes.”
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Sources
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