KATHMANDU, Jan8: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Nepal Police has suspected match-fixing in the Nepal T-20 League.
The facts of fixing in the tournament organized by Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) have been revealed from the preliminary investigation, according to the police source.
CIB concludes there was match fixing in Nepal T20 League
"There is a strong suspicion of fixing by players as well as other people,” a police source informed Republica.
Last Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane instructed the Nepal Police to investigate match-fixing. Nepal Police has entrusted the investigation to CIB. The CIB has completed the preliminary investigation.
Rumors of match-fixing have been ongoing since the start of Nepal T20 League on December 24. While the league was underway, some players and officials involved in the tournament had made a statement that fixing is being done.
