CBI to set up a specialised unit to probe sports fraud

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 13:47

CBI Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday proposed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would soon set up a new specialised unit to investigate sports` related crime.

Spanish tennis player Olaso banned for five years for match fixing

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:42

A Spanish tennis player has reportedly been banned for five years from the sport and fined 15, 300 pounds for three offences related to match fixing, which occurred in 2010.

Life bans handed out in Malaysia match-fixing case

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 14:42

Five players and three team officials from a Malaysian lower league soccer club have been handed life bans after being found guilty of match-fixing, local media reported.

Mohammad Wasim urges PCB to `toughen up` on players involved in match fixing

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:46

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Wasim has said that he is proud that his childhood dream of representing the country`s cricket team is coming true but he is scared of the fact that someone who cheated with match fixing could replace him soon.

S Sreesanth marries Jaipur princess Bhuveneshwari Kumari

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 15:23

Controversial former India pace bowler S Sreesanth on Thursday morning tied the nuptial knot with his girlfriend from the Jaipur royal family, a jewellery designer by profession, at the famed Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple in Kerala.

Cairns calls in lawyers over fixing claims

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 09:43

Former New Zealand great Chris Cairns said Monday he has engaged lawyers after being linked to a match-fixing probe, even though investigators have still not contacted him.

Former NZC boss Vaughan disappointed over Black Caps` ICC match fixing allegations

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:18

Former New Zealand Cricket (NZC) boss Justin Vaughan has said he is disappointed, rather than surprised, that Black Caps are linked to match fixing allegations.

IPL spot-fixing: SC-appointed panel will speak to Sreesanth next

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:44

The Supreme Court-instituted three-member committee probing the IPL spot-fixing scandal will speak to banned pacer S Sreesanth, Rajasthan Royals co-owner c and a few others, including commentator Harsha Bhogle, when it meets for three days here starting November 16.

`Devastated` Lee appeals against 12-year match-fixing ban

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 10:36

British snooker player Stephen Lee has reportedly submitted an appeal against his 12-year ban for match-fixing.

Singapore gang rigged 100-plus games

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 09:15

A notorious Singaporean match-fixing gang rigged more than 100 football games worldwide in a scam worth millions of dollars, before it was busted this month, a source revealed on Monday.

Bookie arrested for betting on CLT match

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:12

A Rajasthan resident was arrested for betting on a Championship League T20 match between Rajasthan Royals and Perth Scorchers, police said Monday.

Fans honour Hansie Cronje on 44th birth anniversary

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 10:33

Former South African captain Hansie Cronje, who would have turned 44 years old on September 25, if his life had not been taken in a tragic airplane crash in 2002, has been honoured by the nation`s cricket fans.