(a) whether the Government has issued any instructions for the Indian
sports persons to keep them away from match fixing;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether there are reports that some cricketers are involved
in match fixing;
(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government
thereto; and
(f) the corrective steps taken by the Government to prevent Indian
sports persons from match fixing?
THE MINISTER OF STATE INDEPENDENT CHARGE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) to (f) Government is aware of match fixing allegations at the
international level, which mainly relates to cricket. The International
Cricket Council (ICC) has an Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) which
investigates into any allegation of corrupt practice in the game,including
match fixing. In the past, ICC has imposed life ban on international players
found guilty of match-fixing. Allegations of match fixing are also investigated
into by the government investigation agencies, as and when there
is prima facie evidence to that effect.