Three arrested in Kanpur over alleged involvement in IPL betting

A day after Kanpur hosted its first IPL game of the season, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons allegedly involved in illegal betting.

Written by: Sattwik Biswal

Published: May 12, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

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Spectators are enjoying the game between Gujarat Lions and Delhi Daredevils in Kanpur. (BCCI Image)

A day after Kanpur hosted its first IPL game of the season, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons allegedly involved in illegal betting during the match.

After the arrests, the BCCI issued a statement: “The Anti Corruption Unit of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been tracking activities of certain individuals, as a result of which, three suspects were arrested.”

On  Wednesday, Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium hosted Delhi Daredevils who defeated Gujarat Lions by two wickets.

There is another match scheduled on May 13 at the same venue between Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In 2013, the cash-rich league was marred by spot-fixing scandal with cricketers involved and leading to life ban on India pacer S Sreesanth. Two franchises, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were subsequently suspended for two years after officials from both teams were found guilty of illegal betting.

(With Agency inputs)