Owais Shah: 'No knowledge' of IPL probe

Former England cricketer Owais Shah has expressed his shock after being named as one of 13 individuals being investigated over allegations of corruption in the Indian Premier League.

The Supreme Court of India has revealed the names – which also include ICC chief N Srinivasan, IPL Chief Operating Officer Sundar Raman, Chennai Super Kings official Gurunath Meiyappan and Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra.

However, in a statement Shah, who has represented four IPL franchises since 2008, revealed he had no knowledge of any investigation and had not been contacted by anyone connected with the enquiry.

“I have heard today that I have been named as implicated in the Mudgal Report presented to the Indian Supreme Court,” he said.

“Prior to the news this morning, I had no knowledge that I was under investigation or suspicion. I have not heard from, been interviewed by or received any form of correspondence from the Mudgal Enquiry or the Indian Supreme Court or anyone connected with it.

“I have no idea what allegations have been levelled at me or what case, if any, I am expected to answer. 

“I would have hoped to have received some explanation from the Court that named me, but they have said nothing and made no attempt to explain themselves or to contact me, which is disappointing.

“Needless to say, this is very distressing as I have as much information as those seeking comment from me.

“Consequently, I will be making no further statement beyond this one and giving no interviews until I have established exactly what is going on and why I have been named.

The Supreme Court statement follows an investigation led by Justice Mukul-Mudgal into betting-related fixing in the IPL.

In early September, the Supreme Court gave the Mudgal Committee two months to finish its investigation into allegations of spot-fixing and match-fixing in the 2013 IPL.

The next hearing of the Supreme Court will take place on 24 November.