USA Cricketer Banned for Eight Years Over Anti-Corruption Violations Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, a 26-year-old player representing the United States of America in cricket, has been handed an eight-year ban from all forms of the sport following a ruling by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Tribunal. The decision, which is backdated to 21 November 2025—the date of Reddy’s provisional suspension—was announced after the tribunal found him guilty of breaching three specific articles of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges stem from his involvement in the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, which was organized in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ICC was appointed as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) for the tournament by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). Reddy’s violations were linked to actions taken during the ADT10 2025 event. The tribunal determined that he had committed offenses under Article 2.1.1 of the Code, which prohibits attempting to fix, influence, or improperly alter the outcome of matches. Additionally, he was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.4, which involves soliciting or encouraging another participant to breach the anti-corruption rules. The third charge, under Article 2.4.7, pertains to obstructing the DACO’s investigation by deleting data and messages from his mobile device that could have been relevant to the inquiry. Reddy’s ban, which is the most severe penalty under the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code, applies to all cricket-related activities, including participation in matches, training, and any associated events. The tribunal’s ruling emphasizes the ICC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport and holding individuals accountable for actions that undermine its principles.#united_arab_emirates #emirates_cricket_board #bodugum_akhlilesh_reddy #international_cricke_council #abu_dhabi_t10_2025
