USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of multiple breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
The ruling comes amid increased scrutiny over corruption in franchise cricket following the recent arrest of former India Under-19 World Cup-winning batter Manjot Kalra, now a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise, over allegations of attempting to induce players into corrupt practices during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
It also puts the Abu Dhabi T10 League back under the spotlight after the tournament was previously hit by ICC anti-corruption investigations into the 2021 edition.
The sanction has been backdated to November 21, 2025, when the then 25-year-old was provisionally suspended, meaning he will remain ineligible to participate in any cricket-related activities until the ban expires.
The charges relate to the Abu Dhabi T10 2025, for which the International Cricket Council (ICC) was appointed the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). Following an investigation and disciplinary proceedings, the Tribunal found Reddy guilty of three offences under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
TRIBUNAL FINDS AKHILESH REDDY GUILTY
According to the ICC, Reddy breached Article 2.1.1 by attempting to fix or improperly influence the result, progress or conduct of matches during the tournament. He was also found guilty under Article 2.1.4 for soliciting, inducing and encouraging another participant to engage in match-fixing activities.
The Tribunal also ruled that Reddy violated Article 2.4.7 by obstructing the anti-corruption investigation after deleting data and messages from a mobile device that may have been relevant to investigators.
Reddy, who was born in India before representing the United States internationally, made his USA debut last year. He featured in four matches at the North America T20 Cup and was regarded as one of the emerging players in the national setup.
The eight-year suspension is among the harshest sanctions imposed under the ICC’s anti-corruption framework in recent years, underlining the governing body’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
The Abu Dhabi T10 has already seen several players and officials sanctioned over corruption-related offences stemming from the 2021 edition, and Reddy’s case serves as another reminder of the ICC’s continued efforts to safeguard the integrity of franchise cricket.
The ruling marks a major setback for both Reddy and USA cricket, with the all-rounder’s career effectively on hold until the completion of his suspension.
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