Spot-fixing cloud over IPL after 'sting operation'

The dark clouds of spot fixing threatens to burst the ongoing Indian Premier League's (IPL) party as according to a news report, Deccan Chargers' TP Sudhindra is under the scanner for having been caught on camera accepting bribes before a domestic match.

Although there is no proof that the 28-year-old pacer from Madhya Pradesh has taken money during the course of IPL, he however was caught on camera asking Rs 40,000 to bowl a no-ball during an Indore T20 League match. As per the deal, the player who took 40 wickets for his state in the 2011-12 season, did bowl a huge no-ball off the second  delivery of his first over. Yet surprisingly, Sudhindra was allowed to play for Deccan Charges and he took a wicket as well from his three outings in the tournament.

While the IPL management has not expressed its views on the issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a grim view of the matter and has asked for the footage of the said video. BCCI's secretary Sanjay Jagdale in a release, said that acts of corruption and violating regulations will not be tolerated. The General Committee, according to the same report, will 'review the footage and take appropriate strict action.'

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi however, tweeted that the allegations are baseless.

Sudhindra has played 27 first-class matches and has 108 wickets to his name with a best of 7/48.

The same report also names Kings XI fast bowler Shalabh Srivastav demanding 10 lakhs to bowl a deliberate no-ball during an IPL game.