Delhi Court Frames Charges in 2000 Cricket Match-Fixing Scandal

A Delhi court has framed charges against four individuals in connection with the 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal involving India and South Africa. The investigation revealed that multiple matches were fixed, with evidence pointing to key players and large sums of money exchanged through illegal channels.

A Delhi court has framed charges against four accused in the infamous 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal. Investigations concluded that several matches between India and South Africa were manipulated, and attempts were made to fix others.

The matches in question, including two tests and five ODIs, were held from February 19 to March 19, 2000. In the first test match in Mumbai, it was determined that the South African team would not score more than 250 runs in an inning, as evidenced by statements from Pieter Strydom and Hansie Cronje before the King's Commission.

The Kochi ODI on March 9 was found to be fixed, with Hansie Cronje's statements and recorded conversations serving as evidence. Despite attempts to fix additional matches, further evidence suggested that while not all games were fixed, inside information was used to place bets and earn profits. In one instance, players were promised USD 15000 each for specific performances but did not follow through.