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ICC Tribunal Issues Eight-Year Ban for Anti-Corruption Breaches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed an eight-year ban on USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy following a formal investigation by an anti-corruption tribunal. The suspension, which covers all forms of cricket, follows a finding of guilt regarding three distinct breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Details of the Offenses
The charges against Reddy stem from his participation in the Abu Dhabi T10 competition held in November 2025. The ICC, acting as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), identified the following violations:
- Article 2.1.1: Attempting to fix, contrive, or improperly influence the result, progress, or conduct of matches.
- Article 2.1.4: Soliciting, inducing, or encouraging other participants to breach anti-corruption regulations.
- Article 2.4.7: Obstructing the investigation by deleting data and messages from a mobile device that were deemed relevant to the inquiry.
Impact of the Ruling
Reddy has been under provisional suspension since November 21, 2025. The ICC has confirmed that the eight-year ban is backdated to this date, meaning he will be ineligible to participate in any sanctioned cricket activities until late 2033. The ruling underscores the governing body's commitment to maintaining the integrity of T10 formats and the broader professional game.
