Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj was approached for inside information about his franchise during the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League. According to reports, earlier this week, the RCB pacer reported a corrupt approach from a person from Hyderabad to BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit.
Mohammed Siraj has been a standout performer for the inconsistent Royal Challengers Bangalore side in IPL 2023, as he bowled exceptionally well in the power play for the Faf du-Plessis-led side and has picked up 8 wickets from five matches for RCB.
According to the report in PTI, the 29-year-old said that he got a call and promptly reported the matter to ACU officials, who are attached to the teams.
“It wasn’t a bookie who approached Siraj. It is a driver from Hyderabad who is addicted to betting on matches. He had lost huge money and approached Siraj for inside information. Siraj reported the approach immediately. The law enforcement authorities have nabbed the man. More details are being awaited,” a senior BCCI source.
Earlier, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was suspended in 2021 as he didn’t report a corrupt approach during his IPL stint in the previous season. The Bangladesh all-rounder was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023 but later pulled out due to personal commitments.
The BCCI set up an ACU network ever since the spot-fixing scandal, involving S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, and Ajit Chandila who played for Rajasthan Royals and then CSK team principal Gurunath Meiyappan was identified in 2013, which lead to suspension of the franchise for two years.
Mohammed Siraj Has Bowled 50 Balls Out Of 72 Balls as Dot balls in the Powerplay. Siraj has been producing impressive performances for RCB in the ongoing season, The side is currently in the eighth spot in the table with four points to its name with two wins from five games.
It Feels Good Talking To Mohammed Siraj – Vyshak Vijaykumar On Playing For RCB
Vyshak Vijaykumar revealed his conversation with the team’s leading pacer Mohammed Siraj, ahead of the game, as he provided some advice for his teammates, as he wanted them to enjoy the big occasion and believe in his ability.
“It feels really good talking to Mohammed Siraj. He is an amazing bowler and has been doing well for RCB for quite a long time. Siraj gave me a little advice and told me there will be nerves but don’t worry about it and just believe in myself,” Vyshak said.
Mohammed Siraj has been a lone bright spot for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in bowling, with Harshal Patel, Wayne Parnell, and Wanindu Hasaranga unable are execute their plans under pressure. Faf du–Plessis-led side will take on Punjab Kings in their 6th league game on Thursday in Mohali.