United States cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been handed an eight-year ban from all cricket after an independent tribunal found him guilty of attempted match-fixing, encouraging another player to engage in corrupt activity and obstructing an anti-corruption investigation. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Reddy’s suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025, the date on which he was provisionally suspended. The 26-year-old has represented the United States in four T20 internationals and was charged under three sections of the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code in relation to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.

According to the tribunal findings, Reddy attempted to improperly influence the outcome or progress of matches, approached another participant to take part in corrupt conduct and deleted potentially relevant information from his mobile phone during the investigation. The tribunal concluded that his actions violated anti-corruption regulations designed to protect the integrity of the sport. The case reportedly involved a conversation between Reddy and an unnamed teammate from Aspin Stallions, referred to as Player A in tribunal documents.

The interaction took place on November 19, 2025, before one of the team’s matches during the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament. According to evidence presented during the proceedings, Reddy invited the teammate to his hotel room before the match and allegedly discussed a plan in which the player would intentionally concede runs to opponents. Player A informed the tribunal that Reddy suggested he would receive opportunities to play but would be expected to influence the match in favour of the opposition.

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The tribunal also found that Reddy later attempted to remove evidence relevant to the investigation by deleting material from his mobile phone. Such actions were considered an additional breach under anti-corruption rules, which require players and officials to cooperate fully with investigations. The eight-year suspension means Reddy will be unable to participate in any form of cricket during the ban period. The decision follows the sport’s continued efforts to take strict action against corruption-related offences and maintain confidence among players, teams and fans.

The ICC and other cricket authorities have repeatedly stressed that match-fixing and attempts to manipulate games represent serious threats to the credibility of cricket. Players involved in corruption investigations are required to follow strict reporting procedures and avoid any conduct that could compromise the fairness of matches. Reddy’s case adds to a growing list of disciplinary actions taken against individuals accused of breaching anti-corruption regulations across global cricket. The authorities have maintained that strong penalties are necessary to deter players from engaging in activities that undermine the integrity of the game.

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