Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood reported a corruption approach during the Bangladesh Premier League, highlighting the vulnerability of T20 leagues to fixing.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, who by 2013 was a British citizen playing in various T20 leagues, reported a corrupt approach he received during the Bangladesh Premier League. Mahmood was praised by the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit for following proper reporting procedures.
The approach came from an individual who offered Mahmood money to underperform in specific phases of BPL matches. Mahmood immediately reported the approach to the ACSU, which used the information as part of a broader investigation into corruption in the BPL.
The BPL had already been under scrutiny for fixing, with the Mohammad Ashraful case having exposed deep corruption in the league. Mahmood's report added to the evidence that bookmakers were actively targeting players in the competition. The ACSU noted that the BPL's relatively low player payments made it particularly vulnerable to corruption.
Mahmood's case became a positive example used by the ICC in anti-corruption education programs, demonstrating how players should respond to corrupt approaches. The ICC emphasized that the reporting obligation was a crucial tool in the fight against fixing, as it allowed investigators to identify and track corruption networks.
Mahmood praised for proper reporting. Incident used in ICC anti-corruption education. BPL corruption investigations continued.
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