The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has identified eight matches of ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for suspicion of spot-fixing and match-fixing based on anonymous tips and media reports.
Local newspapers said the matches in question are: Fortune Barishal vs Rajshahi (January 6), Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka (January 7), Dhaka vs Sylhet (January 10), Rajshahi vs Dhaka (January 12), Chittagong vs Sylhet (January 13), Barishal vs Khulna Tigers (January 22), Chittagong vs Sylhet (January 22) and Rajshahi vs Rangpur (January 23).
There were instances of bowlers conceding three consecutive wides, big no-balls, suspicious playing XI selection, and slow batting in the middle overs while chasing big totals in these matches.
A few documents showed the ACU is seen monitoring 10 different players and four franchises.
Out of the 10 cricketers, six have represented the Bangladesh national team, two are uncapped Bangladeshi players, and two are foreign cricketers.
Among the franchises, Durbar Rajshahi and Dhaka Capitals have the most integrity flags, with each having 12, while Sylhet Strikers and Chittagong Kings have six and two respectively.