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Zimbabwe: T10 Global Sports Dismiss Match-Fixing Claims

todayOctober 25, 2024 2

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T Ten Global Sports have dismissed match-fixing allegations and that the International Cricket Council are investigating suspicious activities noted during the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 held recently.

Responding to the widespread media reports that hogged the limelight at the weekend, organisers of the competition, said through the company’s spokesperson Omar Khan that “it was unfortunate the reports, which were supported by a Twitter post by Pakistan journalist Saleem Khaliq, were “entirely unfounded and malicious”.

“There is no known formal investigation in progress,” Khan said.

“The newspaper cast aspersions without any proof and based the story merely on assumptions and speculation.”

Several reports claimed that the ICC have launched a full-scale investigation into alleged suspicious activities that occurred during the recently concluded Zim Afro T10 League 2024. It was understood the probe was focusing on a match between the Durban Wolves and Harare Bolts. According to the reports, the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) instituted investigations into certain overs in the match that were marked by an unusually high number of extras, including wides and no-balls.

As a result, several players and officials were reportedly under questioning by the ICC. But a statement from T Ten Global Sports yesterday rubbished the allegations, arguing the reports had the potential to damage the reputation of the tournament.

“T Ten Global Sports has strongly denied recent claims made by a segment of the media, which alleged an ongoing investigation into suspicious activities in the Zim Afro T10 tournament,” the statement read.