The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Thursday suspended four cricketers — Amit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi and Abhishek Thakuri — with immediate effect over allegations of their involvement in corrupt practices linked to the game.
The four, all of whom have previously represented Assam at different levels, are accused of trying to influence and instigate members of the current Assam squad that featured in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, held in Lucknow between November 26 and December 8.
Following the emergence of the allegations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) carried out a preliminary inquiry into the matter. At the same time, the ACA initiated criminal proceedings. The association said that prima facie evidence points to serious misconduct by the accused players, which could threaten the integrity of the sport.
According to the ACA, the decision to suspend the players was taken to prevent any further developments that could hamper the investigation. During the suspension period, the four are barred from taking part in any state-level tournaments or matches organised by the ACA, its district bodies or affiliated clubs.
They have also been prohibited from engaging in any cricket-related activities in any capacity, including as coaches, umpires, match referees or officials under the association’s jurisdiction.
The suspension will remain in force until the investigation is completed or further orders are issued by the ACA. All district associations have been instructed to strictly enforce the order and notify affiliated clubs and cricket academies accordingly.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, the ACA said it remains committed to maintaining transparency, discipline and ethical standards in cricket. The association also confirmed that an FIR was lodged with the Crime Branch, Guwahati, on December 12, 2025, against the four suspended players.