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ICC Bans USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy for 8 Years Over Fixing: Shocking news has emerged from the world of cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned US player Akhilesh Reddy from all forms of cricket-related activity for eight years after finding him guilty of match-fixing.
The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching three rules of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
Akhilesh Reddy Match-Fixing: Abu Dhabi T10 Controversy
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This entire matter relates to the Abu Dhabi T10 League held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Note: For this tournament, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) had appointed the ICC as its 'Designated Anti-Corruption Official' (DACO), granting the ICC full authority to investigate and take action on the matter.
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Akhilesh Reddy Ban Effective Date & Start Timeline
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According to an official release by the ICC, the eight-year ban imposed on Akhilesh Reddy is deemed effective from November 21, 2025—the date he was initially provisionally suspended.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS: AKHILESH REDDY ICC BAN DETAILS
- Player Name: Akhilesh Reddy (US Cricketer)
- Sanction: 8-year ban from all cricket activities
- Reason: Violation of 3 rules of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code
- Tournament Involved: Abu Dhabi T10 League (2025)
- Effective Date: From November 21, 2025
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