CSK board to meet amid fixing expose

CSK Board to Meet Amid Match‑Fixing Allegations

• Background

  • Tehelka’s recent expose claims a CSK player supplied classified match data to a Delhi‑based former first‑class cricketer, who sold it to London‑based bookmakers for ₹60 lakh.
  • The player, who has played six first‑class matches, told an undercover reporter he earned ₹3 crore from the sale.
  • He also threatened to provide similar information for the 2026 IPL if his source could be bought in the auction, quoting ₹1 crore for match‑fixing services with a 90 % success guarantee.

• CSK’s Response

  • The franchise has stated it has “zero tolerance for corruption” and will investigate the allegations.
  • A CSK board meeting is scheduled in the next few days, ahead of the AGM on 25 September, to discuss the matter.
  • The board’s official, who preferred anonymity, said the information available so far is unverified.

• Other Involved Parties

  • The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has called the reports “unverified and unsubstantiated” but has sought advice from the relevant authority.
  • The expose also mentioned that the alleged source could provide classified information for a Delhi Premier League (DPL) side, with a match on 3 August matching the supplied data.

• Historical Context

  • CSK was previously banned for two years after a promoter group member was linked to illegal betting.