Justice Mudgal report mentions ‘bookie link’ of key player from India’s World Cup squad

[Malcolm Merlyn]

The Justice Mukul Mudgal committee’s final report, submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, has reportedly named a key member of India’s World Cup-winning team and touched upon his links with illegal bookmakers and match fixers. The player is not a Team India regular anymore but was a big draw for his team in IPL last year, the season that ended with the arrest of three Rajasthan Royals players and a Chennai Super Kings official, Gurunath Meiyappan, on match-fixing and betting charges. Interestingly, he wasn’t a part of the Chennai or Jaipur franchises — the two teams under the scanner. During their probe, the investigators stumbled upon a three-year-old tape that hinted at a ‘fix’ that went wrong. B B Mishra, the IPS officer appointed by the SC to help the Mudgal panel, summoned the player and questioned him. Several players from the current Indian team have appeared before the investigators. It is learnt that the CSK players were asked about the role Meiyappan, son-in-law of ICC chairman N Srinivasan, played in decision making at the franchise. The report is expected to nail Meiyappan as his voice sample from the audio tape, where he is heard placing bets on IPL games involving CSK, have been authenticated by forensic reports. If the Mudgal report indicts certain individuals, the court will have to take a call on whether to wait for the police to complete its probe and file its chargesheet, or issue some other orders on an urgent basis. The committee also comprised Solicitor General L Nageshwara Rao, senior advocate Niloy Duta, B B Mishra and ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly. Numbers conceal identity To maintain secrecy and avoid leaks, the Justice Mukul Mudgal committee’s final report has avoided taking any names. Instead, those probed by the panel are referred to by numbers. The key, which lists the names next to the corresponding numbers assigned to them, will only be given to the required judges.

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/justice-mudgal-report-mentions-bookie-link-of-key-player-from-india-world-cup-winning-squad/ Who is this player?

[StriKe]

Freddie Wilde ‏@fwildecricket It is being reported that the #Mudgal Report has named a member of India’s #CWC11 team & found links with illegal bookmakers & fixers. #IPL Freddie Wilde @fwildecricket · 2h 2 hours ago Who am I? 1. Key Indian Player 2. Part of #CWC11 3. Not in the team now 4. Not #CSK or #RR 5. Big draw for my #IPL team last year Freddie Wilde @fwildecricket · 2h 2 hours ago Former India player/in #CWC11/not #CSK or #RR in #IPL 6: Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuvraj, Zaheer, Bhajji, Nehra, Chawla, Munaf, Y Pathan. #Mudgal

[-Robin-]

nehra is part of CSK now :hehe:

[-Robin-]

Viru, Gauti, Yuvi, Bhajji and Zakk were key players

[rkt.india]

Yuvraj was the big draw last year in IPL.

[Lord]

He was picked up by a fresh IPL team last year,so we can rule out Viru,Yuvi,Gauti,Bhajji,Chawla,Yusuf who were retained by their respective teams :hmmm:

[Lord]

Yuvraj was the big draw last year in IPL.

wasnt he retained by PWI?

[Straight Drive]

Several players from the current Indian team have appeared before the investigators. It is learnt that the CSK players were asked about the role Meiyappan, son-in-law of ICC chairman N Srinivasan, played in decision making at the franchise. The report is expected to nail Meiyappan as his voice sample from the audio tape, where he is heard placing bets on IPL games involving CSK, have been authenticated by forensic reports.

Wonder whether CSK players reveal the role played by GM. The authenticated forensic report becomes another headache for GM and Srini.

[rkt.india]

He was picked up by a fresh IPL team last year' date='so we can rule out Viru,Yuvi,Gauti,Bhajji,Chawla,Yusuf who were retained by their respective teams :hmmm:[/quote'] there was no PWI. Yusuf, Chawla, Bhajji, Viru did not get big draw. Only Bhajji was retained by MI. GG also got retained and got big draw.

[-Robin-]

there was no PWI. Yusuf' date=' Chawla, Bhajji, Viru did not get big draw. Only Bhajji was retained by MI. GG also got retained and got big draw.[/quote'] arey they are talking about IPl 2013 not 2014

[bowl_out]

I don't think Munaf is in any IPL team now... Bhajji and GG were retained by their respective sides... Yuvi got the biggest draw... Yusuf got a fairly big draw I guess... Viru, Chawla, Zaheer got relatively small draws Nehra is in CSK

[Lord]

They are talking about last year,not this year

[skindia]

I guess it would be gambhir:-(

[velu]

based on some discussions in other forums i came to know that the culprit is Gambhir

[G_B_]

I hope people dont jump the gun. Just cause he knows bookies does not mean he has indulged in any spot/match fixing. Munaf Patel--- did not play IPL last year ruled out Nehra---- not a big draw lol Chawla--- again not a big draw It terms of performance money etc shelled out its one of GG, Sehwag Yuvi Bhajji Zaheer and Pathan. The term "draw" is vague. GG Bhajji and Pathan have been playing with their respective IPL sides for a long time now. 2-3 seasons. Zaheer has played for Mumbai a lot. Yuvraj was making his debut for RCB this year while Sehwag was making his debut for Kings this year. So if the term "draw" means attracting new supporters to the stadiums because of the uniqueness of the signing it means one of Yuvi and Sehwag

[skindia]

SRT was also key player;-)

[BeautifulGame]

Its probably just sreesanth

[Lord]

I hope people dont jump the gun. Just cause he knows bookies does not mean he has indulged in any spot/match fixing. Munaf Patel--- did not play IPL last year ruled out Nehra---- not a big draw lol Chawla--- again not a big draw It terms of performance money etc shelled out its one of GG, Sehwag Yuvi Bhajji Zaheer and Pathan. The term "draw" is vague. GG Bhajji and Pathan have been playing with their respective IPL sides for a long time now. 2-3 seasons. Zaheer has played for Mumbai a lot. Yuvraj was making his debut for RCB this year while Sehwag was making his debut for Kings this year. So if the term "draw" means attracting new supporters to the stadiums because of the uniqueness of the signing it means one of Yuvi and Sehwag

It says the player was big draw last year

[Lord]

based on some discussions in other forums i came to know that the culprit is Gambhir

lol how?

[SLICKR392]

Anyone but not the likes of Sehwag, Bhaji or Gambhir. Velu, now I am really looking forward to meet you this week. :mad: