Ankeet Chavan
Ankeet Chavan (born 28 October 1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India) is a former cricketer who played for Mumbai in Indian domestic cricket.[1] He is an all-rounder who is a left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He also played for Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League.[2]
Spot fixing controversy
On 16 May 2013, Chavan was arrested on charges of Spot fixing during IPL 6 by the Delhi police along with Ajit Chandila and Sreesanth, who played alongside him for Rajasthan Royals. According to Police, Ankeet Chavan was promised ₹6 million (US$88,000) to give away 14 runs in Rajasthan Royals' match against Mumbai Indians on 15 May 2013 and he did it giving away 15 runs in his second over.[3][4][5]
After being arrested, he was immediately suspended by his employer, Air India.[6]
He later broke down in police custody and confessed to spot-fixing in IPL 6. He said greed got better of him and he has made a huge mistake.[7]He has been suspended from his cricketing career. On 09-06-2013, Chavan has been proven guilty and is punished for 7 years rigorous imprisonment by the Delhi High Court.
Having been put in judicial custody in Tihar Central Jail, New Delhi, Chavan was granted bail from 31 May to 6 June to solemnise his marriage which had been fixed for 2 June 2013.[8][9] On 13 September 2013, Chavan and fellow player Sreesanth were banned from cricket for life by the BCCI disciplinary committee.[10]
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