Archive · 23 Sep 2026
DDCA Seeks BCCI Probe Into Delhi Premier League Fixing Claims
The Delhi Premier League is facing allegations that some cricket matches may have involved cheating.
A former player named Rachit Bhatia was recorded during a sting operation.
He allegedly said he could obtain private team information before matches.
He also allegedly claimed he could help arrange spot-fixing.
The match mentioned in the report was between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
The Delhi cricket association sent the information to cricket authorities for investigation.
A player named Vansh Bedi was mentioned in the allegations, but no wrongdoing has been proven against him.
DDCA said people should not be declared guilty based only on claims.
Investigators will have to determine whether the allegations are true.
DDCA has asked the BCCI and other authorities to investigate alleged corruption in the concluded DPL 2026 season.
The allegations followed a Tehelka sting operation involving former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia.
Bhatia allegedly claimed access to confidential team information and the ability to facilitate spot-fixing.
The reported match was the seventh DPL game, between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DDCA said the allegations remain unverified and that any player or franchise should be judged only after due process.
- Who
- The Delhi and District Cricket Association, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Rachit Bhatia, and players and a franchise mentioned in the allegations.
- What
- DDCA requested an investigation into alleged corruption and spot-fixing during the Delhi Premier League 2026 season.
- When
- The DDCA issued its response on Tuesday, after reports about the allegations emerged.
- Where
- The reported match was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
- Why
- 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
Whether authorities should act
Allegations Require Investigation
The sting-operation claims about insider information and possible spot-fixing are serious enough to warrant an official investigation.
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
DDCA agrees the matter should be examined but says conclusions should not be drawn before established investigative processes are completed.
Potential player involvement
Allegations Require Investigation
Bhatia allegedly mentioned Vansh Bedi as a possible source of information because of his connections to the DPL and Chennai Super Kings.
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
DDCA Director Ashok Sharma said Bedi should face consequences only if wrongdoing is established and should be cleared if he is found not to have been involved.
Reliability of the claims
Allegations Require Investigation
The report presents recorded allegations, including claims about prior spot-fixing and access to information before the toss.
Claims Must Be Proven Through Due Process
The allegations remain unverified; the report also noted that Bhatia’s stated cricket record consisted of two T20 appearances for Nagaland, in which he took two wickets.
- Competition
- Delhi Premier League 2026
- Requesting body
- Delhi and District Cricket Association
- Requested authorities
- 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 have not been established by a competent authority and should be examined through due process
