Match-fixing scandal hits domestic cricket: Four players suspended for allegedly being involved in corrupt practices during SMAT

MUMBAI: The scourge of match-fixing has hit cricket, or more specifically, Indian domestic cricket, again. In a sensational development, the Assam Cricket Association secretary Sanatan Das informed the media on Friday that it had suspended four of its players — Amit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi and Abhishek Thakuri — with immediate effect after allegations emerged that "they were involved in corrupt practices relating to the game of cricket" during the league stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. "The above four players, who have represented Assam at various stages, are accused of influencing and attempting to instigate some of the current Assam team players, who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 held in Lucknow from Nov 26 to Dec 8. Following the emergence of these