'Inappropriate approach' made to IPL player

An unnamed player has been praised for fending off an approach by a colleague to deliberately underperform in the Indian Premier League in exchange for cash.

The Rajasthan Royals' player informed the team's management about the approach.

In a statement, BCCI Honorary Secretary Anurag Thakur confirmed "an inappropriate approach" had been made to a Rajasthan player.

"The player who was approached, reported the matter to his Team Management immediately, who in turn have reported the incident to the Anti-Corruption Unit of the BCCI," Thakur said.

"The ACU of the BCCI is currently investigating the matter to ascertain the facts. 

"We are happy to note that the prompt action of the player is an outcome of the ongoing initiative of the BCCI to educate cricketers at various levels to reject and report any such incident or approach made by individuals who intend to damage the fabric of the game."

The player was praised by Rajasthan's CEO Raghu Iyer.

"Rajasthan Royals commends the player for having reported this incident immediately and for his honesty and uprightness," Iyer said in a statement.

"His dedication to maintain the highest standards of integrity needs to be lauded.

"Rajasthan Royals in keeping with its zero tolerance approach immediately reported the incident further to the ACSU/BCCI for further process.

"Rajasthan Royals will continue to provide full support and assistance to the BCCI to ensure that the game of cricket is played in the right spirit.

"This incident does highlight that if players and other officials cooperate and disclose information or approaches immediately, the game can be kept clean and free from undesirable elements and activities."

In 2013, four Rajasthan players received bans ranging from life to one year after they were found guilty of spot fixing.