A recent investigation has confirmed that multiple teams and players were involved in match-fixing in the last edition Bangladesh Premier League BPL. The findings have raised serious questions about the integrity and governance of the league.
A report by Prothom Alo revealed that the BPL investigation committee identified 36 unusual events in the previous season. These incidents ranged from suspicious batting and bowling patterns. The probe flagged 10-12 cricketers, including two current Bangladesh internationals, a pacer and an off-spinner. Several domestic players were also found deliberately bowling wides and delivering questionable balls to manipulate match outcomes.
The investigation categorised players according to the strength of the evidence against them. Three to four players were marked as 'highly flagged', with strong evidence linking them directly to corrupt practices. Others were classified as 'medium' or 'low flagged', meaning there was some suspicion, though not enough to conclude guilt conclusively. Notably, one accused player was part of Bangladesh's recent Sri Lanka tour squad, raising concerns about potential risks to the national team.