Match-fixing and cheating have been serious issues plaguing the sport of cricket, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strict action against those involved. Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of an Abu Dhabi T10 League franchise, has been banned for six years by the ICC for attempting to fix matches during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.
Dhillon was charged with breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code, including attempting to influence the outcome of matches, failing to disclose details of corrupt approaches, and refusing to cooperate with investigations. The ban, which was backdated to September 13, 2023, follows a full hearing and is part of ongoing efforts by the ICC to uphold the integrity of the game. In the statement given by ICC, they said:
Sunny Dhillon has been found to have breached the Emirates Cricket Board Anti-Corruption Code and has been banned from all cricket for a period of six years. These efforts were disrupted by the ICC and the Designated Anti-Corruption Official for the purposes of the ECB’s Code for the tournament.
Dhillon was among eight individuals charged last year for corruption during the 2021 tournament. His actions were reportedly disrupted by the ICC and the Designated Anti-Corruption Official.
The investigation has also resulted in charges against other individuals like Parag Sanghvi and Krishan Kumar Chaudhary. These measures emphasize the ICC’s commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring fair play in cricket.