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Indian Origin Owner Of Lanka T10 League Franchise Arrested Over Fixing Charges

Akshita Patel

Prem Thakkar arrested by Sri Lanka police over match fixing charges [Source: @gallemarvels/X.com]Prem Thakkar arrested by Sri Lanka police over match fixing charges [Source: @gallemarvels/X.com]

An Indian owner of Lanka T10 League team, Galle Marvels, has been arrested by Sri Lanka sports police on Thursday due to match-fixing allegations. The owner will next be produced in court and then the judiciary will take suitable action.

The Lanka T10 League 2024 season started on December 11 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Even though the tournament is in full swing, a major controversy has put an end to the hype. As per PTI, an arrest has been made by the Sri Lanka sports police over match-fixing allegations.

Prem Thakkar arrested in Sri Lanka for match-fixing 

The news agency reported that Indian-origin team owner Prem Thakkar had been arrested after several players filed a complaint against him, alleging that he extended match-fixing offers. Thakkar is the co-owner of Galle Marvels, one of the six teams featured in the tournament.

The local Sri Lankan players and an overseas player from the West Indies reportedly rejected his fixing offer and raised a complaint against him to the anti-fixing unit. After a detailed investigation, Prem Thakkar was arrested on Thursday and will be produced before the court on Friday.

This isn't the first time the Lanka League has come under scrutiny over unfair means. The hosts are now investigating deeper into the nexus if any exists. Notably, the T10 League was inaugurated just this year, and it is already in shambles with unwanted controversies. 

Sri Lanka spinner banned for corruption

Earlier this year, Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama was barred by ICC from playing all types of cricket for one year with six months suspended. The ban followed an admission on his part to violating the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The 25-year-old did not report an approach at a match that is alleged to have been fixed and that delayed the ICC's inquiry into it. Despite the setback, Jayawickrama's confession allows for a potential return in six months, provided he adheres to ICC's stipulated conditions.