India, Aug. 3 -- United States cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an independent tribunal found him guilty of attempting to fix matches, encouraging another player to participate in corruption and obstructing an investigation.

The International Cricket Council confirmed that the suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025, when Reddy was provisionally suspended.

The 26-year-old, who has represented the USA in four T20 internationals, was charged under three provisions of the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code in connection with the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.

Reddy was found guilty of attempting to improperly influence the progress or conduct of matches, soliciti...