Bad news for star India cricketers Yuvraj, Raina, Harbhajan, they are being...
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Yuvraj Singh set to be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate, according to reports in media. Yuvraj is being questioned due to his promotional links with banned betting websites in India. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Yuvraj Singh won two World Cup titles with Team India - the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup title. Yuvraj was 'Player of Tournament' in 2011 ODI World Cup. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Former India off-spinner will also be questioned by ED in the ongoing probe into promotional activities of banned better websites like 1xBet, FairPlay, Parimatch and Lotus365. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Former India and CSK batter Suresh Raina is the third cricketer being questioned by ED, according to media reports. "These betting platforms are using surrogate names like 1xbat and 1xbat sporting lines in advertising campaigns. The ads often include QR codes that redirect users to betting sites—blatantly violating Indian law,' a top official told NDTV Profit. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh regularly play in Leagends Leagues around the world and in India after their retirement from international cricket. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Bollywood stars Urvashi Rautela and Sonu Sood have also been questioned by ED. 'Some celebrities have already been issued notices, while others are likely to be issued soon,' the official told NDTV Profit.
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