Ram Slam match-fixing scandal: Alviro Petersen confirms reporting suspect approaches

Petersen denied any involvement in match-fixing in Ram Slam.

New Delhi: Alviro Petersen on Friday became the first South African cricketer to confirm that he had alerted authorities about match-fixing approaches during the Ram Slam T20 tournament. 

Taking to Twitter, Petersen responded to a piece in Wisden India that claimed he was being questioned by the investigating agencies.

I have seen some media reports about the match fixing scandal and my name was thrown around... herewith some #facts about #Bodigate

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact as far as im concerned im under no investigation.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact; i comfirm that i reported the matter to SACA CEO Tony Irish and ACSU Louis Cole 3 days after i was made aware of the fixing scandal.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact; under the Anti Corruption Code, you have to report any knowledge of corruption, and i did that as required by the code.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact; subsequent to me reporting the matter, 2 other players also came forward and reported that they were approached.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact; i told the ACSU that all i wanted was for them to stop the fixing in the Ramslam before it happened...

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

Fact; i was told that this could become a criminal matter under SA law.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

Fact; i was in daily communication with the ACSU after i reported the matter. They knew about my meetings and discussions with others.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

#fact; I met with high profile team of the NPA led by adv. Gerrie Nel on advice by ACSU.

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

Im sure you are aware that what i just said was only introductory. I cant go into specific detail atm. One day!

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

I never shy away from scrutiny, but we must be able to apply the same pressure for integrity from some journalists, that is expected of us!

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) March 4, 2016

However, SACA's CEO CEO Tony Irish refused to comment on Petersen's remarks. "We have full confidence in David Becker to run a thorough investigation,” he told ESPNCricinfo.

Earlier this year, Gulam Bodi was banned for 20 years after admitting that he tried to fix matches in the country's domestic T20 tournament. 

ESNPNCricinfo also claims that at least three South Africa international cricketers are among those who have been questioned along with several franchise players. Many of them are believed to have rejected Bodi's offer to fix matches but are guilty of failing to report those approaches.