Archive · 22 Nov 2025
USA Cricketer Suspended for Match-Fixing in Abu Dhabi T10
A USA cricket player named Akhilesh Reddy has been temporarily removed from playing because he might have tried to cheat in a cricket tournament called Abu Dhabi T10.
He's been accused of trying to change the outcome of matches and hiding evidence.
He has to answer these charges within 14 days.
This isn't the first time this tournament has had problems with cheating.
USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy provisionally suspended for match-fixing in Abu Dhabi T10 2025
Reddy charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code for attempting to fix matches and obstructing investigation
He has 14 days to respond to charges
Reddy made his USA debut earlier this year at the North America T20 Cup
This is not the first time Abu Dhabi T10 has faced match-fixing allegations
- Who
- USA cricketer Akhilesh Reddy
- What
- Suspended for match-fixing in Abu Dhabi T10
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- Abu Dhabi T10 tournament
- Why
- Charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
ICC's Stance
Reddy's Potential Defense
Match-Fixing Allegations
ICC's Stance
ICC charges Reddy for attempting to fix matches
Reddy's Potential Defense
Reddy may argue innocence or lack of intent
- Tournament
- Abu Dhabi T10 2025
- Player's Role
- Off-spinner for UP Nawabs
- Charges
- Article 2.1.1, 2.1.4, and 2.4.7 of ICC Anti-Corruption Code
- Suspension Duration
- Provisional, until disciplinary process is completed
- Previous Incidents
- Eight people charged in 2021, Marlon Samuels banned in 2019
