The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Affiliation (UPCA) removed Meerut Mavericks player Ritik Vats from the Uttar Pradesh T20 League after <a href="https://cricket.international/csk-to-review-match-fixing-<a href="https://cricket.international/vansh-bedi-issues-official-statement-on-match-fixing-allegations/” title=”Vansh Bedi points official statement on match-fixing allegations”>allegations-at-agm-action-likely/” title=”CSK to review match-fixing allegations at AGM, motion probably”>allegations linked to the match-fixing controversy. The development comes after earlier social media speculation had linked Delhi cricketer Vansh Bedi.
An investigative sting operation by Tehelka featured former cricketer Rachit Bhatia, who made allegations about match-fixing and the sharing of confidential crew data. The report has triggered wider scrutiny of the IPL and domestic cricket, with the allegations yet to be independently established.
UPCA Removes Ritik Vats After Anti-Corruption Complaint
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Affiliation removed Meerut Mavericks player Ritik Vats from the Uttar Pradesh T20 League after receiving a criticism from the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). The criticism said that Vats had contacted players from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
A UPCA official instructed Dainik Jagran that BCCI-appointed anti-corruption officers have been deployed for the league and that the affiliation acted immediately after receiving the criticism.
“We have deployed BCCI anti-corruption officers to the league. A criticism was received from the ACU {that a} player had contacted players from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Performing on the ACU criticism, the UPCA immediately expelled Ritik Vats,” the official stated.
The official did not verify whether or not Ritik Vats had been formally banned. Nevertheless, he indicated that Ritik Vats would not be thought of for future Uttar Pradesh groups.
Ritik Vats had been a part of the Meerut Mavericks setup for a number of years. In response to the Dainik Jagran report, his last look for the franchise got here on September 4, 2024. He was sidelined before the start of this year’s Uttar Pradesh T20 League following the ACU criticism.
DDCA Seeks BCCI Steerage Over Rachit Bhatia Claims
The Delhi and District Cricket Affiliation (DDCA) has sought steering from the BCCI after claims made by former Ranji Trophy player Rachit Bhatia in an undercover investigation by Tehelka.
Bhatia claimed that he supplied confidential Chennai Super Kings data to bookmakers throughout IPL 2025. He alleged that he received ₹60 lakh per match for details about the taking part in XI for five matches. The report did not determine the CSK player who allegedly supplied the information.
Bhatia also claimed that he was concerned in spot-fixing through the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He alleged that he deliberately bowled two wides and received ₹8 lakh for every delivery. He additional claimed that he was provided ₹1.5 lakh for selection in the Nagaland Ranji Trophy crew.
The sting also included a claim that details about a DPL crew’s taking part in XI was supplied before the August 3 match between Central Delhi Kings and North Delhi Strikers.
These claims have not been independently verified. The DDCA has maintained that no player or franchise could be held responsible till the allegations are examined by the competent authorities.
UP Participant Reportedly Approaches Central Delhi Kings Cricketer
The DDCA has also received a criticism involving a Central Delhi Kings wicketkeeper-batter through the 2026 DPL. The player reportedly informed the Anti-Corruption Unit after receiving a corrupt method.
A DDCA official stated the method got here from a player from Uttar Pradesh who also plays in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League.
“The supply was made by a player from Uttar Pradesh, who also plays in the Uttar Pradesh T20 league. The DDCA has written to the BCCI in this matter and sought steering on the next steps,” the official stated.
The DDCA stated it had deployed safety and anti-corruption officers with every crew through the DPL. The affiliation has described the allegations reported in the media as unproven and stated it has approached the relevant authorities for an investigation.
The state affiliation also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy in direction of actions that would compromise the integrity of cricket. It stated any disciplinary motion would follow due course of after the competent authorities establish the details.
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