India cricketing stars Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa have been called in by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as part of the probe into the outlawed betting app 1xBet.
The sources have indicated that Uthappa is called upon to present himself before ED officials at the agency head office in Delhi on Monday, September 22 and Yuvraj has been asked to appear on the same day. The summons is issued soon after the Indian players Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina gave statements in the same case to the agency.
Authorities disclosed that they are conducting the investigation in the context of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and the investigative teams explore the financial operations and the promotional practices related to the gambling site. Both Yuvraj and Uthappa also had been used in advertising campaigns at 1xBet and their words will be enlisted in the investigation.
From Cricket Legends to Icons: Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa Post-Retirement
Yuvraj Singh, who is one of the greatest Indian all-rounders, played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring 11,778 and 148 wickets respectively. He also contributed to winning the 2011 world cup in India by being named the Player of the Tournament. In the post-retirement life, the 42 year old has resorted to golf and is still an iconic figure in Indian cricket.
Uthappa on the other hand, made 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is with fields of 934 and 249, respectively. He had a short career in the international scene but made a niche in the Indian premier league (IPL) particularly with Kolkata Knight Riders. He is now a regular television guest at the age of 39 and appears as a cricketing expert, giving tips out in post-match and pre-match programs.
