Akhilesh Reddy match-fixing investigation and sanction
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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US cricketer Akhilesh Reddy banned for eight years for match-fixing
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Akhilesh Reddy was charged with breaching anti-corruption codes during the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
In November 2025, Akhilesh Reddy was charged with breaching three counts of the sport's anti-corruption code during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in the UAE.
An ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found Reddy guilty of attempting to fix or improperly influence matches, attempting to recruit another player to participate in similar activities, and deleting data and messages from a mobile device relevant to the investigation. It was noted that his attempt to influence another player was unsuccessful.
Following the findings, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended the player for eight years.
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Akhilesh Reddy last played for the US national team.
Akhilesh Reddy last represented the United States in April 2025. During his international career, he played four T20 internationals for the US team, where he took one wicket.
Reddy's debut for the national team took place against the Cayman Islands during the North America T20 Cup.