Hyderabad Cricketer Banned 8 Years for Match-Fixing Antics

Meet Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, a 26-year-old cricketer from Hyderabad, who just got a big timeout! He’s been banned for 8 years after trying to pull a fast one during the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2025. His plan? Convince a teammate to bowl like a total rookie! But surprise! The teammate told on him! Reddy's ban starts on November 21, 2025, and he’ll be on the bench until he’s over 34.