Match Fixing: After losing the Test series 3-0 to New Zealand, the Indian team is now playing the T20 series with South Africa. Young players will play in the T-20 series in South Africa. Whose command is being handled by Suryakumar Yadav. But in the middle of the series such news came which has embarrassed the entire sports world. Players have been accused of match fixing. Due to which two dozen players of the team have been banned simultaneously. Let us know what is the whole matter.

Actually, not in cricket but in the recently organized competition in Mizoram Premier League, there have been allegations of alleged match fixing. After this, three clubs, 24 players and three club officials have been banned. Three clubs – Sihaphir Wenghlun FC, FC Bethlehem and Ramhun Athletic FC – have been banned for three years for allegedly manipulating the results of matches in the Mizoram Premier League. Mizoram Football Association (MFA) has recently concluded Mizoram Premier League (MPL-11).

Three club officials and 24 players banned

Three clubs, three club officials and 24 players have been banned for alleged “match manipulation” in MPL (Match Fixing). Among those punished was Ramhun Atlético FC's league top scorer Félix Lalruatsanga. Who scored eight goals during the season. In a statement, the MFA announced that with the assistance of local law enforcement, it had discovered significant cases of corruption within the league. “These actions are a serious violation of our values, threaten the integrity of our game, and insult the fans who support Mizoram football,” the statement said.

Accusations against players and officials

Clubs involved in these activities will face participation sanctions in the future. While players and officials will be suspended and disciplined appropriately. The banned clubs – Sihfire Wenghlun FC, Ramhun Atlético FC and FC Bethlehem – each received a three-year ban, with Sihfire Wenghlun FC notably finishing in the top four of the league. In addition, one official from each club was suspended (match fixing). Which also includes Robert Laldithara of Sihfire Wenghlun FC.

These players got lifetime ban

Of the 24 players banned, 14 were from Sifir Wenghlun FC, with Sifir Wenghlun FC receiving the maximum ban (Match Fixing). The MFA imposed a lifetime ban on two players involved in the alleged corruption, a five-year ban on four players, a three-year ban on 10 football players and a one-year ban on eight players. Who were banned for five years. Two players, Lalnunjama of Chanmari FC and El Lotha of FC Bethlehem, were banned for life.

MFA apologized to its fans

Seeking support from the football community during these challenging times, the MFA said, “We call on football fans, partners and the wider football community to stand with us in tackling this challenging (match fixing) chapter.” The association acknowledged that the scandal could damage the league's reputation and stressed its commitment to move forward with transparency and integrity.