Kolkata Knight Riders has been hit by the match-fixing charge, after they lost a close encounter to Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Centurion on May 12. Kolkata scored a competitive 173 for 4 but lost by 6 wickets with just 4 balls remaining.
The team management left out the side's highest run-getter Brad Hodge from the match and the Australian batsman was seen in the hospitality box rather than the team dug-out during the game.
Meanwhile, IPL Chairman Lalit Modi confirmed that he'll look into the matter and investigate why Hodge was in the hospitality area. He said, "There is an anti-corruption unit. We will look into the TV footage and investigate about Hodge's presence in the hospitality box."
The incident comes even as IPL withdrew a controversial SMS game that sports minister MS Gill said encourages betting.
Friday, May 15, 2009
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