Sunny Dhillon, former assistant coach of the Pune Devils franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, has been banned from all forms of cricket for six years by the ICC after being found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code.
Dhillon’s charges, related to attempts to influence match outcomes during the 2021 tournament, were among those levied against eight individuals in September 2023. The accused included Bangladesh allrounder Nasir Hossain, two Pune Devils co-owners (Krishan Kumar Chaudhary and Parag Sanghvi), batting coach Ashar Zaidi, team manager Shadab Ahamed, and two domestic players.
Hossain was banned in January 2024 for two years, while Zaidi, Sanghvi, and Chaudhary were handed bans in August 2024 after admitting to corrupt activities. Dhillon’s offenses were confirmed after a full hearing and included:
- Article 2.1.1: Attempting to fix or improperly influence matches in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10.
- Article 2.4.4: Failing to disclose full details of approaches or invitations to engage in corrupt conduct.
- Article 2.4.6: Failing or refusing to cooperate with an investigation without compelling justification.
Dhillon's ban has been backdated to September 13, 2023, the day he was provisionally suspended.
According to an ICC statement, "These efforts were disrupted by the ICC and the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) under the ECB's Code for the tournament."
The 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 marked the final appearance of the Pune Devils, who finished last with just one win in six matches.
Updated on 10th December, 2024 by MyFortune11 Team